Author: Don Romans
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I’ve lived alone for 39 years and value my independence. But what happens if I get seriously sick and no one knows? It made me realize there’s one part of living alone in retirement I haven’t planned for.
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I could build my savings faster and travel more with a traditional job. But based on my life today, the extra money is not worth giving up my time, flexibility, and freedom.
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Could campground living make retirement more affordable? My brother and his wife say it costs them 37.5% less than their former apartment—but the close community may be the biggest benefit.
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In 2016, I was completely debt-free with no mortgage, credit card balances or car payment. Ten years later, I owe approximately $27,000 on a HELOC. Here’s how the debt gradually returned—and what I’m doing to eliminate it.
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How much money do you really need to retire? After 10 years outside the 9-to-5 workforce, I share what made retirement possible for me without a million-dollar nest egg.
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YouTube says I made nearly $6,000, but that number doesn’t tell the whole story. Here’s what I actually kept—and how a few hundred dollars a month changed my retirement in a way I didn’t expect.
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Retirement advice often assumes you have a valuable house to sell or a large investment portfolio. But what if you don’t? Here are some realistic housing options for retirees with modest resources.
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Retirement finally gives you control of your time. So why does everyone want you to fill it? A funny look at socializing, canceled plans, and the joy of staying home.
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Retirement teaches lessons that no financial planner can explain. Here are seven truths I’ve learned after several years of retirement that may change how you think about this stage of life.
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I leased a car in retirement 18 months ago despite plenty of criticism. Here’s my honest update, what I’ve learned, and whether I’d make the same decision again.
