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See full results from our retirement travel survey. Most surprising? For many people, it is not a money question. It’s primarily about time. The post Retirement Travel Survey: Financially Confident Re...
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially as you approach the transition from earning a paycheck to relying on your savings. The early phase of retirement brings unique challenges, and...
Though this isn't special to retirement, retirement does tend to accentuate the difference because you're living as you'd like. It's also not unusual at all for spouses to be completely different in t...
Hello - I’ve really tried to make this short but without success. I hope you’ll read it. I would love suggestions. Hello - I’ve read similar posts but nothing yet that addresses my unique situation so...
With the World Cup on, I've been thinking about all the parents currently spending $3,500 to $7,000 a year on travel league soccer, dreaming their child might one day wear the national team jersey. So...
Households often have assets they expect to use during retirement that are not level streams of income, as well as expenses that are not expected to recur every year. These items need special handling...
I am getting closer to retirement, (61 yo M)thinking of things to try out as I am happiest when active. So I was wondering what would be some activities you recently retired folks have taken up that t...
We have an annual spend of about $70k, but that includes some travel, a fair amount of entertainment, and not really managing things too closely. We know we could also get by in reasonable comfort on ...
Florida is the future retirement home. I’ve called Florida home for almost 50 years. I travel extensively for work and met BF six years ago. BF, future husband, lives in AZ. Plan is to sell both our r...
I am 63 and married for 30 years - husband is 67 and retired from corporate 2+ years ago. We are financially sound - our FA says we are in great shape with nothing to worry about and that I can retire...
I just found out that I can join a Silver Sneakers gym while traveling at no additional cost. I travel to my hometown for a week or two about once a quarter and this will be a great benefit to keep me...
Travel is a top retirement goal. Get the most out of it with senior discounts, cheap lodgings, national park passes, and long-trip strategies. The post Retirement Travel: 20 Ideas for Keeping It Affor...
After years of applying for new travel credit cards, I've finally found the perfect mix. Here is what's in my wallet (and why)! Read more → The post What’s in My Wallet (and Why) appeared first on Mad...
It’s been a while since I’ve given just a general update on what we’ve got going on. And with some really big plans like moving to Asheville on the agenda, I thought it might be a good time to bring y...
Eight years ago, at 63, I retired to a life of tennis, dinners with friends, DIY projects, and travel. Four years in, angina struck—ten days in the hospital, angioplasty, then lung disease and a chron...
I've been lurking here for some time now. I'll be 68 in just a few months and for the past few years have gone on YouTube and some of the other retirement subreddits to figure out if my money would la...
Maybe this honeymoon will end, but I am SHOCKED at how content and busy I am in my new life. Celebrated retirement the end of 1st quarter with 5 weeks in a treasured spot abroad, then home to garden a...
Norman Calvo explains how he found a third act in retirement by going against the norm and choosing adventure instead of a typical retirement. https://youtu.be/81atmTUjBWE One of the questions I ask p...
I’m planning to leave full-time corporate employment on my 66th birthday next year. The time is right to redesign my life in a way that will allow more freedom of travel, no commute etc. I work in a c...
Flights, hotels and rental cars all cost more in 2026, but travelers who stay flexible can still find deals.
I have no affiliation with any health insurance companies and no particular ax to grind. I just want to share our experience because I see a lot of scary information out there about Medicare Advantage...
Before you book your next getaway, test your travel savings strategy. Take our short quiz to uncover the best ways to protect your wallet on vacation.
Travel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.
We recently asked ChatGPT two questions about using the Actuarial Approach and its Funded Status metric to evaluate a household’s retirement sustainability. ChatGPT had high praise for the Actuarial A...
A common retirement game plan for physicians goes something like this: sell the lake house, buy a condo in Scottsdale, ... Read more
Jesse Cramer and Jeremy Keil detail 7 real world lessons learned from working with hundreds of retirees. There’s a big difference between studying retirement… …and actually sitting across the table fr...
I'm hanging out with my four-year-old grandson, he's on my lap talking away, but my mind was elsewhere. I was thinking about the future. I wasn't focused on him at all, but rather an important convers...
Jeremy Keil walks through three critical questions future retirees can answer before their paycheck stops Most people spend decades preparing for retirement by focusing on one number: How much have I ...
Mindy and I just got back from an adventure that took us to New Jersey, Amsterdam and Belgium. The Amsterdam and Belgium part was a river cruise we booked with FI Friends Travel, run by my friend, Kri...
I received a severence check from my company for the VSP. Boldin says I have enough to spare a 15k car to my daughter which will help her through Grad School. She will be living with me and we have be...
Feeling happy? That could be because spring has finally sprung here in the Midwest. Or, more specifically, it could be because you're part of the Keen Wealth audience right here in Overland Park! A re...
There’s nothing quite like returning from a big trip, finally unpacking your suitcases, and reflecting on the memories you just made. Whether it’s looking back at photos from a recent family getaway t...
My wife (68) and I (71m) have been house-bound for the last two years with a demented pet that required getting up 2 to 3 times during the night. We finally put our pet down last month. Together with ...
I’m just not a sit-around-the-house kind of guy, never have been. I also think it’s a blast to learn something new, especially under the eye of someone who really knows what they’re doing. And so I kn...
Experts explore whether financial independence is compatible with long-term travel, highlighting remote work, geoarbitrage, and cost-efficient “bleisure” lifestyles. The post Financial independence an...
One of the biggest fears people carry into retirement is running out of money. But for many retirees, the greater risk is something else entirely. Running out of time. In this episode, James Conole, C...
I found that visiting the "greatest hits" from years ago made for wonderful retirement travel. These are my top spring trips in the U.S. and abroad.
IDK how much I can share here. You never know if someone you know is also here. After 28 years, I'm done. If the work were not so horrible, and the company so greedy, I'd probably stay and make it a f...
We have saved $7 million, and our round-the-world trip will cost $800K. We both had parents who died in their 60s, so we want to travel while we are "young."
Roger Whitney breaks down how to create a diversified portfolio by explaining the core principles of diversification and asset allocation, then answers listener questions on topics like using allocati...
We’ve all read the research about the “Go-go, slow-go and no-go” periods of retirement and decreased real-dollar spending as we age, but contrary to observed research, most decumulation strategies tod...
Tuesday, March 31 - Monday, April 06, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 182 128 comments Small adventures on the cheaper side 377 79 comments I've Been Retired For Three Years. It's Time...
Spring is here, but so are the bills. From HVAC tune-ups to surging travel costs, here are 6 hidden expenses retirees must plan for in 2026.
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We are looking to downsize from a 4500sf home. Naturally, that will mean giving up space, but we’re having a hard time prioritizing. Every room in our current home is spacious and we have lots of stor...
From JL: Turns out you can still travel, even with a kid. Who knew? Certainly not their detractors. For years they confidently said, “You can only travel as you do, and be FIRE’d, because you don’t ha...
Explore how meaningful travel experiences, storytelling, and thoughtful planning can enhance your retirement journey. In this episode, Roger answers listener questions on managing retirement accounts,...
I recently had a somewhat painful international travel experience. And it made me start thinking about the costs of private jet travel. The post The Calculus Behind Private Jet Services (Should You Bu...
Hi everyone! My husband and I were having a fun conversation about what to do with our RMD dollars when they start coming in (we are 5 years out so it’s just a fun question, not advice). We both love ...
After a colourful career in high-tech/telecoms, I realized it was time to retire when I was suddenly reporting to a 22 year old who knew less about technology than the cashier at a dollar store, place...