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.

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I'm 81 and still working. It's not for the paycheck — it's part of my secret to aging well.

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Mike Plummer
81-year-old Mike Plummer left corporate at 55 and has been working at a retail store for almost 15 years.

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I decided to retire early in Guatemala. I'm only getting half my pension, but the lower cost of healthcare makes it worth it.

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A man standing in front of Mayan ruins in Guatemala.
Ron Podmore retired early and decided to do so in Guatemala.

Ron Podmore.

I spent a month in Malta to see if I might want to retire there. It seemed great on paper, but it wasn't a fit.

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Author Louise Slyth smiling with glass of wine
I thought retiring in Malta was a great idea — but after a month there, I changed my mind

Louise Slyth

I'm 82 and earn $16 an hour working at a boat store. I don't have much saved and can't retire, but everything will work out.

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Patricia Wheatley
Patricia Wheatley works for her friend's boat store, earning $16 an hour.

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My father-in-law retired at 55 and is 87 now. His early retirement made me realize I don't want to travel the same road.

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Author Melissa Noble smiling on a deck in front of her laptop
Retiring early is a dream for so many people (and a great reality for my father-in-law), but it's not something I'm hoping to do.

Melissa Noble

Weeks after my husband retired, he was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer. It was a reminder of why you shouldn't wait to live fully.

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The author with her family in their pool.
The author's husband was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer just weeks after he retired.

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