Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“A working-retirement makes a lot more sense for me and my personality.”
“It kind of seems like a semi retirement now with his schedule.”
“Since we retired, we don’t have to balance any longer and it’s been wonderful.”
“The path to financial freedom has allowed to me to take on projects that give me fulfillment.”
“Last, and actually least, money still doesn't matter very much day to day.”
“In hindsight perhaps I should have allowed for a longer window for these changes to take place.”
“Fortunately, we have excellent retiree medical benefits but the emotional toll that a potentially life-altering event will take is something we think about.”
“It would be nice if my art became an income-generator, but I have to keep reminding myself not to turn it into a job.”
“It was only after I retired I realized how much more focus on life I should have paid attention to instead of worked a little harder.”
“overprotective of my time”
