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*“Fuel the pot and keep Retired and Trying going strong ☕.”*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.
When you retire, time suddenly stretches wide open. At first, that feels amazing—no alarm, no meetings, no reason to rush. But a few weeks later, it’s easy to wonder, “What now?” Finding the balance between relaxation and staying active is the secret to keeping retirement both peaceful and purposeful.
When I first retired, I thought I was downsizing my schedule. Turns out, I needed to downsize everything else too. The golden years are supposed to feel golden—but not if you’re buried under clutter, commitments, and chaos. Simplifying isn’t about doing less; it’s about making more room for the good stuff.