I left my full-time job in the US and moved to Mexico. At first, I felt like I'd made a huge mistake.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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Retiring abroad early to Mexico wasn't easy at first, and it took me years to redefine success and build a life I truly feel fulfilled by.

Ivy Ge

I moved to another state to be closer to my kids and grandkids. It wasn't the dream I thought it would be.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
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Feliz Hebert.

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I'm a 64-year-old retiree who bought a tiny home after my divorce. It gave me a fresh start I could afford.

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Margot Hollander
Margot Hollander

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My wife and I built a tiny home in our 60s. The downsides are worth it to live mortgage-free.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Nico Bluigmars
Nico Bluigmars

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My dad died at 56 and never made it to retirement. The 3 lessons he taught me changed my own plans and perspective.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Travel
Author Callum Macauley-Murdoch and his dad
I've learned a lot from my dad's life and death, especially when I think of his retirement plans and how he never got to see them through.

Callum Macauley-Murdoch

My grandpa stayed sharp, social, and full of purpose into his 90s. His secrets to success are simple.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel
Author Allie Hubers posing with her grandfather
My 90-year-old grandpa worked a part-time job for 30 years after he retired. He said it helped him stay healthy, among other perks.

Allie Hubers

I got divorced and moved to Paris at 57. I'm happy I retired in Europe, but life abroad isn't always a fairytale.

Tech Insider : Business
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Lisa La Valle

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A happy couple, married for 54 years, shares the 3 keys to their successful relationship and how to enjoy each day

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Style
Joy and Dan smiling for the camera. Joy in a blue butterfly button up and Dan in a yellow, blue, white striped polo.
Joy (left) and Dan (right) Flynn say gratitude is one of the keys to their successful marriage.

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We thought we'd planned for a successful early retirement — but we're picking up side hustles just a few years in

Tech Insider : Business
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We invested in savings plans and paid off most of our debts before retiring at 55 — but we've still run into issues.

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When my husband wanted to retire early, I agreed to do the same. But I hated retirement life, so I went back to work.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
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The author (not pictured) struggled with early retirement.

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