Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“Since retiring, the balance has been outstanding – one half to one hour of work per day, followed by freedom and independence.”
“Listening to your kids is a wonderful thing.”
“We are what we’ve always aspired to be and got there early through what turned out to be the gift of involuntary retirement.”
“struggled with turning down money”
“The new freedom was super exhilarating, but didn’t seem real for the first few months.”
“Absolutely, my quality of life is immensely better after retirement.”
“Since that stage is about ‘finding stability and routine,’ I think I’ll keep experimenting with what’s out there for a little while longer!”
“I was happy to be a retiree.”
“This has also been a period of getting used to having unscheduled free time.”
“she chose freedom and family over helping other people in the corporate world.”
