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A child-free boomer doesn't regret her choice despite the social pressure. She has financial freedom and can spend the rest of her life giving back.

Sat, 08/03/2024 - 05:12

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Photo shows Ann Snyder, 70, a childfree American who lives in Beaverton, Oregon. — Ann Snyder, 70, said she knew she never wanted children. Snyder said the decision gave her financial freedom and more time with her husband.
Courtesy of Ann Snyder

economy, finance, economy, Population, childfree, baby-boomers, Oregon

A 70-year-old 'cool old lady' is living it up in retirement because of her 'good government job' — and all the senior discounts she's found

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 05:44

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Carol Cole in sunglasses and smiling at the camera — Carol Cole is living it up in retirement.
Courtesy of Carol Cole

economy, finance, economy, Retirement, retirement-budget, retirement-crisis, how-to-retire

Meet a baby boomer who will never retire because she has terminal cancer and can't afford to live off $1,800 in monthly Social Security

Sun, 07/21/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

an older woman at a hospital looks out the window — Mary, not pictured, doesn't think she'll ever be able to retire.
SDI Productions/Getty Images

economy, economy, Retirement, retirement-crisis, retiree, retirees, Cancer

An expat couple retired at 50. Now, they split their time between continents and pursue hobbies like a second career.

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 20:10

Ruth Ang — Ruth Ang and her partner after a cycling session.
Ruth Ang

Financial Planning, Careers, financial-independence, retiree, financial-independence-retire-early

My husband is turning 68 and terrified of retiring. I'm ready for a more flexible lifestyle.

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 13:29

Couple riding tandem bike — The author (right) and her husband riding the tandem bike they just bought to do more things together.
Courtesy of the author

Careers, Essay, health, health-freelancer, retiree, Retirement

The 'peak boomer' crisis might only get worse: A fifth of Americans 50 and up have no retirement savings, and the majority are worried they won't have enough money

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:33

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A senior looking through a pair of binoculars with coins at the end — Tyler Le/BI

economy, finance, economy, Retirement, Retire, retiree, retirement-benefits

I moved to Spain from California and bought 2 properties for less than $370,000. The process was shockingly easy compared to owning a home in Oakland.

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 11:40

May Leong in Valencia, Spain. — After May Leong semi-retired, she moved to Spain from Oakland with her husband.
Courtesy of May Leong

Real Estate, Spain, oakland, Relocation, retiree, house-buying, Mortgage

A 71-year-old explains all the ways she's countering loneliness. They include tacos and a cellphone.

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 05:29

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Susan Skinner — Susan Skinner has found methods to help avoid loneliness as she gets older.
Susan Skinner

economy, economy, Loneliness, Retirement, retiree, Aging, Seniors

I retired and now travel the world living in people's houses for free. I can't believe this is my life as a divorcee in her 60s.

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:15

Bernadine Swale, a house-sitter, stood in front a house with a cat. — Retired pharmacist Bernadine Swale has traveled worldwide, house-sitting and taking care of people's pets.
Bernadine Swale

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, AirBnB, Retire, retiree, house-sitter

I retired and moved to Thailand. It's cheap, and I feel more respected here than in the UK.

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 05:06

Old man taking a photo of sunset from a pool in Thailand. — Older people are choosing to retire in tropical destinations in cheaper care facilities.
Mystockimages/Getty

Real Estate, contributor-2024, as-told-to, retiree, Thailand

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