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  • Things I Thought I’d Do in Retirement (But Absolutely Don’t)

    Things I Thought I’d Do in Retirement (But Absolutely Don’t)

    December 22, 2025
    Retirement Humor

    A reflective and humorous look at the things I thought retirement would be — and what it actually turned out to be once the schedule, pressure, and expectations disappeared.

  • The Right Age to Take Social Security Depends on One Thing No One Talks About

    The Right Age to Take Social Security Depends on One Thing No One Talks About

    December 19, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    There’s no perfect age to take Social Security. The real decision depends on health, stress, and how much longer you can realistically keep working — not just the numbers.

  • The Unexpected Power of Solitude When You Live Alone

    The Unexpected Power of Solitude When You Live Alone

    December 14, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    Living alone didn’t isolate me—it gave me clarity. In retirement, solitude became a source of peace, reflection, and a deeper understanding of myself.

  • Want to Walk in Retiree Shoes?

    Want to Walk in Retiree Shoes?

    December 10, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    Ever wonder what retirement really feels like? Walk in retiree shoes and discover the slow mornings, simple routines, and surprising joys that make life after 60 feel lighter and more meaningful.

  • The Unexpected Joys of Not Caring After 60

    The Unexpected Joys of Not Caring After 60

    December 10, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    A lighthearted look at the surprising freedom that comes after 60 — when you stop caring about expectations, comparison, and clutter, and finally start enjoying the parts of life that matter.

  • Slow Days, Smart Hustles: How Retired Me Tries to Make Money Without Stress

    Slow Days, Smart Hustles: How Retired Me Tries to Make Money Without Stress

    December 4, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    Retirement feels better with slow mornings, simple routines, and stress-free side hustles. Here’s how I balance family, creativity, and small income projects while enjoying a peaceful retired life.

  • What Nobody Warns You About Downsizing (Until You’re Standing in the Middle of Your Stuff Wondering How It Multiplied)

    What Nobody Warns You About Downsizing (Until You’re Standing in the Middle of Your Stuff Wondering How It Multiplied)

    December 1, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    Downsizing in retirement isn’t just about smaller rooms and fewer belongings—it’s emotional, surprising, sometimes funny, and often harder than expected.

  • If I Could Start Retirement Over — Here’s What I’d Do Differently

    If I Could Start Retirement Over — Here’s What I’d Do Differently

    November 28, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    If I could begin retirement again, I’d do it differently — with more purpose, more movement, fewer possessions, deeper connections, and more courage to live fully. Here’s what experience revealed.

  • The 7 Surprising Ways a Side Hustle Makes Retirement Better (Even When It Makes No Money)

    The 7 Surprising Ways a Side Hustle Makes Retirement Better (Even When It Makes No Money)

    November 25, 2025
    Side Hustles & Income Ideas

    A side hustle can make retirement more fun, more purposeful, and surprisingly fulfilling—even when it brings in little money. Here are seven reasons why.

  • 10 Simple Habit Changes That Make Retirement Happier

    10 Simple Habit Changes That Make Retirement Happier

    November 21, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    Retirement happiness isn’t about big changes — it’s about the small daily habits that make life calmer and more meaningful. Here are ten simple shifts that transformed my days.

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