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Retiring Abroad? What You Need to Know About Taxes, Visas, and Healthcare
Retiring abroad is one of those ideas that seems as dreamy as it is daring. I remember the first time I seriously considered it. I was sitting in my backyard, sweating through another summer power bill and wondering if there was somewhere in the world where the utility costs were cheaper, the views were better,…
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How to Retire Early (Without Winning the Lottery)
I’ll admit it—when I first heard people talking about retiring early, I thought, “Sure, right after I invent a money tree.” But as it turns out, early retirement isn’t just for tech bros or eccentric millionaires. It’s something regular folks like me (and you) can actually pull off – with a little planning, a little…
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How to invest like Warren Buffett in retirement
Investing like Warren Buffett in retirement? Now there’s a goal that sounds both wise and delightfully ambitious—like deciding to get into shape, but by walking briskly to the donut shop. I’ve always admired the way Buffett makes investing seem less like a Wall Street gamble and more like a thoughtful stroll through a library of…
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What’s next – How to Rediscover Your Identity in Retirement
I remember the day I retired. Although there were no balloons, or the obligatory sheet cake with “Congratulations!” piped across it in blue frosting, it was due to my working from home for the past nearly ten years. I did, however, get a few heartfelt speeches, smiles, and some stories that had accumulated over the…
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How to Choose a Medicare Plan Without Losing Your Mind
When I first dipped my toes into the Medicare waters, I half expected a lifeguard to blow the whistle and shout, “Too confusing—get out!” I mean, who knew that turning 65 came with an avalanche of paperwork, choices, deadlines, and acronyms? But I promise, choosing a Medicare plan doesn’t have to feel like learning a…
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Unlocking New Skills in Retirement: Because Learning Doesn’t Retire When We Do
I always thought that when I finally retired, I’d just be content to relax with a good book, sip coffee (or a beer) on the porch, and maybe take up gardening or some other peaceful hobby. But after the first few months of doing, well, nothing too mentally demanding, I started to feel a little…
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Retirement Getaways – How to Travel on a Budget
I love talking about budget-friendly adventures—because let’s face it, travel doesn’t have to drain your retirement savings to be fun. In fact, some of the best experiences don’t come with a hefty price tag at all. I’ve learned that adventure is more about mindset than money, and with a little creativity, you can have an…