Author: Don Romans

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a complete stranger and wondered, “Why did I tell them all that?” Since retiring, I’ve noticed I’m much more likely to strike up conversations and share stories with people I barely know. It turns out I may not be alone. Here’s why many retirees become more…

I almost paid a $79.83 medical bill without question. After checking my Explanation of Benefits (EOB), I discovered I owed nothing. Here’s what every retiree should know before paying a medical bill.

Retirement made me question whether I still needed life insurance. After weighing the pros, cons, and emotional side of legacy planning, I made a decision that surprised me.

I thought my condo was 850 square feet for years. Turns out it’s only 672—and surprisingly, it changed how I think about retirement, downsizing, and happiness.

I’ve been single for over 35 years. Not by plan—just how life unfolded. Here’s what I’ve learned about being alone, finding peace, and living a simple life.

Worried you didn’t save enough for retirement? Here’s a real-life look at what actually matters, based on experience—not theory—and how to make it work anyway.

I quit my job at 56 thinking I was ready to retire. Here’s what really happened—and what I would do differently if I had a do-over.

I’ve made $30,000, $100,000, and now live on Social Security. The surprising part? Life didn’t change nearly as much as I expected.

Part of me wants to rent in retirement, even though it makes no financial sense, and that tension between what I want and what actually works has forced me to rethink what retirement decisions are really about.