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) 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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A baby boomer who saved over $2 million for retirement explains what he thinks he did right to make the system work for him

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Mark (not pictured) is enjoying a comfortable retirement.

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How a peak boomer who moved from Texas to a tiny home in New York lives 'perfectly comfortably' on less than $30,000 a year

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Sam Mitchell and his dog
Sam Mitchell lives in a tiny home in upstate New York and a trailer home in Florida.

Sam Mitchell

I'm still working at 79. I've never felt burned out and have no plans to retire.

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Richard Grove.

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