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After 10 years of retirement, I’ve learned that the things I love most aren’t expensive or extravagant. From financial peace to slow mornings and afternoon naps, here are five simple pleasures that make my retired life enjoyable.
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Saving money in retirement isn’t always about cutting back. Sometimes it starts with asking the right question. Here are real experiences with medical bills, monthly expenses, unclaimed money, and financial assistance that taught me not to leave money on the table.
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Should I get a gun in retirement? At 66 and living alone for 39 years, I explain why owning a firearm worries me more than not having one. From home intruders to road rage, I share my concerns about personal safety, making the wrong decision, and finding peace of mind as I get older.
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At 66, I stopped taking five prescription medications without asking my doctor. When my blood pressure spiked, I sought a second opinion from a geriatrician. Here’s what happened, which medications I no longer need, and what I learned from a risky decision.
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I retired 10 years ago, and I’m still learning. Here’s what I’d do differently today—from understanding investments to building savings and thinking beyond the monthly budget.
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My condo is paid off and costs just $181 a month, but low-cost housing comes with tradeoffs. Here’s why I sometimes dream about moving.
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It’s time to make my Medicare decision for 2027. I compared Medicare Advantage with Medigap, looked at the costs, and then checked what my current plan has actually cost me. What I found changed how I looked at the decision.
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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.
“The world’s longest coffee break.”
