Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
After an eighteen-month retirement, she returned to business; she and her husband worked three days a week and shared walks, exercise and movies.
How it felt
She described their life as enjoyable and simple, while a later business sale and another retirement remained plans. “we have a balanced, healthy, enjoyable, and simple life.”
Semi-retired teaching let him share the children's school commute and holidays; his wife's medical job still demanded long hours.
How it felt
He enjoyed his schedule while describing their very different workloads and her wish to reduce work later. “I carpool with my kids to school every day”
Retired while her husband still worked, she handled cooking, cleaning and upkeep across a home and vacation properties.
How it felt
She found the maintenance burden substantial and questioned whether they could use everything they owned. “the work involved with taking care of all these assets is tremendous”
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