Are you wondering how the Social Security Administration will contact you about your retirement benefits? Before I explain the common ways that Social Security contacts you, let me say that they do not initiate contact with you about applying for Social Security benefits. Even though Learn More
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The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life.
Perks: Retirement Has its Privileges in a Pandemic
Have you noticed that retirement has its privileges during the coronavirus pandemic? It may be difficult to imagine there are perks, especially as Americans and people around the globe continue to suffer deeply from the detrimental health and economic effects of Covid19. The pandemic has Learn More
How to Survive Your Husband’s Retirement
As I enter the 4th stage of life with Rebel Retiree, I’ve accumulated a wealth of wisdom on how to survive your husband’s retirement. Here’s how my story began. At sixteen I received a dozen long stem roses. It was Valentine’s Day of 1973. While Learn More
Exceeded Social Security Earnings Limit: Don’t Worry
Have you exceeded the yearly Social Security earnings limit? Or think you might? Don’t worry. I know from personal experience that returning the money to Social Security is painless and efficient. And I’m going to explain exactly how it works. But first, I’ll give you Learn More
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How to Retire at 62 with Little Money [It’s About Value]
If you’re looking for answers on how to retire at 62 with little money, I think the best way to do it is through value-based retirement. It’s the way that Rebel Retiree and I have managed our retirement for the past 15 years. Plus, you’ll Learn More
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Countdown to a Healthier Retirement [10 Positive Lifestyle Choices]
Here we are ringing in a New Year and a new decade! Many of us may be setting goals for a healthier retirement. Perhaps you have plans to kick-start an exercise routine or eat more healthfully. As for me, I intend to dig deeper into Learn More
Retired? 7 Smart Reasons to Move to a Smaller Home
Lately, Rebel Retiree and I have been thinking about moving to a smaller home. Before going any further, let me add that we love the home we’re in, particularly its rural location and the abundance of wildlife we get to see in our yard. And Learn More
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How Much Money Should You Have to Retire? [Try Value Based Planning]
How much money should you have to retire? That’s a difficult question to answer because it’s not always feasible for people to save. And, we all have different ideas of what defines retirement and what defines a comfortable lifestyle. For those reasons, if you’ve come Learn More
Eliminating Waste and the Cost of Ownership
Imagine that you retired today. How would you celebrate the occasion? The quintessential act is to embark on a journey with no timetable. After all, no one is expecting you at the office, ever again! One man that we met was embarking on his journey. Learn More
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Should I Buy a New Car Before I Retire [Consider This First]
The answer to the question, “Should I buy a new car before I retire” is a resounding no! You may be thinking it’s prudent to repair the house, get your teeth fixed, and so on before you retire. But, think about it. Be reasonable. Do Learn More