I'm a 64-year-old retiree who bought a tiny home after my divorce. It gave me a fresh start I could afford.

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Margot Hollander
Margot Hollander

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I left Florida to retire in New York City at 62. Living in a bustling city keeps me feeling young.

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Karen Meadows and her husband, James.

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Forget 65, America's new retirement age is 85 — or 35

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For Brian Burdick, working at 82 has been one of life's most surprising joys.

I'm a 76-year-old retiree who travels often with my grandma friends. We're learning that the secret to healthy aging is adventure.

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Beth Sobiloff and her friend
The aturhoe (right) is a retired grandmother who loves to travel.

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My dad planned to retire at 55. He died at 52, and it changed how I live.

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The author's dad died at 52.

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The ghost of DOGE is still haunting Social Security

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I moved from Texas to Italy to retire. I'm saving over $20,000 a year on healthcare, and life is cheaper and calmer overall.

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A man standing outside of a building in Italy.
Brad Allan decided to retire in Italy instead of the US.

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I've been job hunting for 7 months since being laid off from my consulting job. I cashed out my 401(k) to stay afloat.

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Aaron Laniewicz
Aaron Laniewicz

Aaron Laniewicz

I left NYC for Miami at 58. I retired early thanks to an unexpected saving.

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Scott Scovel standing in front of a view of the Miami skyline.
Scovel loves Miami's sunny weather.

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We lost our retirement fund and gained our 36-year-old son as a roommate. Multigenerational living has made our lives fuller.

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Pamela Hopkins is in a side-by-side image with her two grandkids, who are facing away from the camera.
Pam Hopkins and her grandchildren.

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