My husband is turning 68 and terrified of retiring. I'm ready for a more flexible lifestyle.

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The author (right) and her husband riding the tandem bike they just bought to do more things together.

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The 'peak boomer' crisis might only get worse: A fifth of Americans 50 and up have no retirement savings, and the majority are worried they won't have enough money

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A senior looking through a pair of binoculars with coins at the end

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I moved to Spain from California and bought 2 properties for less than $370,000. The process was shockingly easy compared to owning a home in Oakland.

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May Leong in Valencia, Spain.
After May Leong semi-retired, she moved to Spain from Oakland with her husband.

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A 71-year-old explains all the ways she's countering loneliness. They include tacos and a cellphone.

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Susan Skinner
Susan Skinner has found methods to help avoid loneliness as she gets older.

Susan Skinner

I retired and now travel the world living in people's houses for free. I can't believe this is my life as a divorcee in her 60s.

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Bernadine Swale, a house-sitter, stood in front a house with a cat.
Retired pharmacist Bernadine Swale has traveled worldwide, house-sitting and taking care of people's pets.

Bernadine Swale

I retired and moved to Thailand. It's cheap, and I feel more respected here than in the UK.

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Old man taking a photo of sunset from a pool in Thailand.
Older people are choosing to retire in tropical destinations in cheaper care facilities.

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