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  • My Retirement Budget Has a Sense of Humor… Too Bad It Isn’t Funny

    My Retirement Budget Has a Sense of Humor… Too Bad It Isn’t Funny

    November 18, 2025
    Retirement Humor

    Retirement doesn’t erase financial surprises—it just makes them more interesting. Here’s a warm, humorous look at how I manage a budget with a personality of its own and why the $1,000 journey keeps me going.

  • Affiliate Marketing for Retirees: The Simple Way I Do It

    Affiliate Marketing for Retirees: The Simple Way I Do It

    November 12, 2025
    Side Hustles & Income Ideas

    Affiliate marketing doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how I do it the simple way — three easy steps to earn extra income in retirement without stress or tech headaches.

  • The Art of Doing Nothing—and Enjoying Every Minute of It

    The Art of Doing Nothing—and Enjoying Every Minute of It

    November 9, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    Retirement isn’t about staying busy—it’s about learning to slow down and enjoy the quiet moments without guilt. Here’s how to master the fine art of doing nothing.

  • How I Use ChatGPT as My Business Partner (No Tech Skills Needed)

    How I Use ChatGPT as My Business Partner (No Tech Skills Needed)

    November 7, 2025
    Side Hustles & Income Ideas

    You don’t need to be a tech guru to use AI. In this post, I share how ChatGPT became my business partner — helping me write, plan, and grow my $1,000-a-month journey, one conversation at a time.

  • Retired. Doing Nothing Is Exhausting.

    Retired. Doing Nothing Is Exhausting.

    November 4, 2025
    Retirement Humor

    Retirement looks easy — until you try doing nothing all day! Here’s a funny, lighthearted look at why relaxing can feel like hard work and why laughter is the best retirement plan.

  • Simplify to Enjoy Life More: My 6 Things I Gave Up

    Simplify to Enjoy Life More: My 6 Things I Gave Up

    October 30, 2025
    Simple Living & Frugal Tips

    Retirement doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are six things I gave up — from cable TV to expensive phone plans — that helped me simplify and enjoy life more.

  • One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Starting My $1,000 Per Month Journey

    One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Starting My $1,000 Per Month Journey

    October 28, 2025
    Side Hustles & Income Ideas

    Building $1,000 a month in passive income has been harder than I expected. Even with experience, persistence, and the help of ChatGPT, the results take time. I keep reminding myself — I might be just three feet from gold.

  • My Side Hustle Plan to Make $1,000 a Month in Retirement

    My Side Hustle Plan to Make $1,000 a Month in Retirement

    October 20, 2025
    Side Hustles & Income Ideas

    I’m on a mission to build $1,000 a month in extra income during retirement — starting with the $100 I already earn from LegalShield. From affiliate marketing and website flipping to T-shirt designs and content creation, I’m sharing every win, loss, and lesson along the way to prove it’s never too late to start.

  • The New Retirement Mindset: How to Make the Most of Your Next Chapter

    The New Retirement Mindset: How to Make the Most of Your Next Chapter

    October 15, 2025
    Retirement Lifestyle

    Retirement is no longer just about slowing down. It’s about reinvention. Here’s how to embrace the new retirement lifestyle and make the most of every day.

  • How to Live Well on a Retirement Budget: Frugal Tips That Don’t Feel Like Sacrifice

    How to Live Well on a Retirement Budget: Frugal Tips That Don’t Feel Like Sacrifice

    October 15, 2025
    Simple Living & Frugal Tips

    Retirement doesn’t mean giving up the good life. Learn how simple shifts in spending, saving, and mindset can help you live well on a retirement budget — without sacrifice.

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