Why do so many people claim Social Security at 62 is a common question. And because it elicits a lot of negative strong opinions, some baby boomers are reluctant to come out and say that they did, or intend to. My instincts tell me that Learn More
Category: Self-Reliant Retirement
The opposite of dependent. Reliant on one’s own sources rather than those of others.
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Affordable Travel for Retirees [Home Exchange]
If you had your druthers, how would you spend your retirement? Many people answer that they would like to travel – to experience foreign countries, see exotic landscapes, or visit all of America’s national parks. However, traveling can be expensive. It’s only a dream for Learn More
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Should I Move to a 55+ Retirement Community [Why I Wouldn’t]
Have you ever thought about retiring and moving to a 55 + community? If you’ve ever looked at one of their websites, they make quite a convincing argument for why you should. The stock photos they post are beautiful – sunshine, palm trees, lovely smiling Learn More
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What Was Retirement Like Before Social Security? [A Brief History]
What was retirement like before Social Security? I decided to do some research. Here’s what I found out. For nearly 250 years – in colonial times, on the frontier, and until the late 1890s, families made their living. They were self-reliant. Then, a period of Learn More
What is a Self-Reliant Retiree?
One of the biggest mistakes couples make when they are considering retirement is that they do what’s popular instead of being self-reliant. They conform to what financial planners, friends, in-laws, and even Millennial bloggers say they should do. Most of what these know-it-all-do-gooders say is Learn More
What is Workcamping? On the Road to Retirement
What is Workcamping? Imagine stepping out of your door each morning into crisp fresh air. While taking a deep breath, you close your eyes and listen to the sounds of nature unfolding. The day progresses, and while you fulfill your job requirements, you explore your Learn More
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[Free Food in Retirement] 6 Benefits of Planting a Vegetable Garden
Free Food Grown in Your Own Backyard How do you get free food in retirement? You can always visit Costco for a variety of free samples, the hardware store for a bag of popcorn, or the bank for complimentary coffee and cookies. Seriously though, if Learn More
Why Baby Boomers Move to Walkable Towns
Walkable towns offer an ideal experience for baby boomers. Does living in a quaint, but cosmopolitan town within walking distance to supermarkets, banking, shopping, and libraries sound attractive? Are biking trails and city parks on your “that sounds nice” lists for recreation? How about the Learn More
Is Living Off-Grid an Option for Retirement?
Is Living Off-Grid an Option for Retirement? Are you dreaming of living off-grid, or asked yourself the question, “Is living off-grid an option for retirement?” If you live in an urban area and have yearned for a simpler life, moving out of town and becoming Learn More
Off the Grid on a Homemade Island
Off-the-grid Awesomeness! Amazing twosome! Married couple Catherine King and Wayne Adams off-the-grid floating home lifestyle may not be an option for your retirement, but this awesome twosome provides inspiration for all retirees wanting to live their dream. Take a look at their amazing lifestyle from Vancouver Island, Learn More