I couldn't afford to take a gap year in college. So at 53, I retired early and did exactly that.

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Kelly Benthall and her husband in Seville, Spain.
Benthall and her husband retired early and spent the first year traveling around the world.

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What older athletes teach us about longevity

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What does it take to become an athlete at 70, 80, or even 90? Five older Americans prove that it's never too late to start and that exercising "is the most powerful drug for longevity." They've set goals, built community, and found purpose through sports such as swimming, track, table tennis, and powerlifting.

I'm 68 and starting a new career as a stand-up comedian. I'm spending my retirement years in dingy bars telling jokes.

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Ivy Eisenberg

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Two Gen X empty-nest couples are 'rightsizing' in a development focused on community

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Stephanie Falk (left) and Judy Cooperman.
Stephanie Falk (left) and Judy Cooperman.

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Millions of retirees are about to get a 2.8% raise in Social Security benefits

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Millions of people will receive higher Social Security benefits next year.

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I'm an 82-year-old real-estate broker and forklift driver. I have no plans to retire — they'll have to drag me out.

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Bill Miller
Bill Miller still works as a real estate broker and forklift driver.

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My dad worked until he died, and I swore I'd do things differently. Now, at 71, I realize it's important to stay busy.

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A woman wearing a sweater, a backpack, and a knitted blue beanie walking down a wooded path. Her back is to the camera.
After my retirement, I learned that I need a routine to structure my days and make me feel more fulfilled.

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The 10 best and 10 worst cities for retirees in 2025

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An aerial view of two people walking on the beach.

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A financial expert's decade-by-decade guide to saving enough to retire comfortably in your 60s

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A pile of dollars.
Simran Kaur, host of the "Friends That Invest" podcast, said in a recent episode that you should have about one to two months of living costs saved in your 20s.

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How 3 millennials built a business turning Malaysia's iconic shophouses into heritage stays

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Exterior of one of the heritage homes managed by Aayu Homes in Penang, Malaysia.
Low hopes to make heritage living more accessible to travellers who visit his hometown of Penang.

Amanda Goh for Business Insider.

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