Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“I was a good saver so turning that around was difficult at first.”
“We actually enjoy knuckling down and working for a few months here and there.”
“By year 3, I didn’t think about it at all.”
“we’re able to create memories with people we love”
“I feel guilty about it because I haven’t shaken off the modern demand to be productive like a 24/7 computer-controlled factory.”
“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.”
“Fortunately, we have excellent retiree medical benefits but the emotional toll that a potentially life-altering event will take is something we think about.”
“overprotective of my time”
“more space than I knew what to do with”
