A boomer who lives on Social Security worries she won't get hired because she can't afford a car: 'I don't even have $1 in my wallet.'

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Virginia Hambrick, 66, (not pictured) and her husband live on her $1,615 monthly Social Security income. They struggle to afford basic necessities like rent, groceries, and healthcare.

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Tom Brady says he struggles to find something to do during retirement that's as thrilling as football

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Tom Brady poses at the E1 Venice GP 2024 on May 10, 2024 in Venice, Italy
Tom Brady can't replace the thrill of football in retirement.

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A financially independent couple with 2 kids shares how they both retired by 35 and haven't returned to the office since

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Sam Dogen
Sam Dogen and his wife both retired at 35.

Sam Dogen

I retired at 34. At 46, I now need to go back to work.

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Sam Dogen gave up financial freedom to give his family a bigger home.

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I got laid off at 55 after 2 decades at the same company but bounced back quickly thanks to my network.

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I'm Gen X and about to retire. I'm excited to have more time for things I love, but stressed about financial stability.

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A boomer who struggled to afford retirement in the US moved to Costa Rica and said money is much less of a concern

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Cheryl Sands
Cheryl Sands recently moved from Illinois to Costa Rica.

Cheryl Sands

Why lifestyle creep can cause HIFIs to spend 'every cent they make,' according to a financial planner

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HIFIs — high income, financially insecure — spend their paychecks on lifestyle and leisure at the expense of their savings accounts.

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Americans who moved to Latin America for cheaper retirement, starting a new life, and better work options explain the pros and cons

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Cheryl Sands (left) and Janet Sussman (right)
Cheryl Sands (left) and Janet Sussman (right) both moved to Central America.

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I'm Gen X and would love to provide childcare for my future grandkids. But I'll be too old when I can afford to retire.

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Jo Merrett told BI she was sad to not be in a position to look after her future grandchildren.

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