Real Life Retirement


Your Next Twenty Years

If you are 65 and in reasonably good health the chances are excellent that 
you will live to at least age 85.  That means twenty years of living--and oftentimes working--in retirement.  In fact, in today's economy, working may be a high priority for you.

On this site you will find real life experiences of retired people and what to do in those twenty years to make the most of them--and what to avoid.  The names have been changed, the retiree stories are real.


A tropical getaway seems to be on 
every retiree's list of things to do. We 
have ideas about living and working 
at great destinations.

 

What's the best work for retireesYou already have the skill set for it and can start earning money in almost no time at all.

If early retirement is part of your plan be sure to read this.  It may help you avoid a  financial shock.  In fact, you may decide to delay your retirement plans or work part time.

Planning to move outside the U.S.?  What you should really know about living abroad before you make that big move.  The real life experience may be different from what you imagine.
Need help paying bills?  Tip 1:  Start by calling the cable company.  More about stretching your retirement budget with a few phone calls.  
Facing a future with a limited fixed income?  Learn about 10 fun and unusual real life retirement solutions to that extra cash problem--ones that have already worked for others.
Moving to Arizona, Florida or Nevada?  Before you take that big step, learn what to ask about retiring to the  Sunbelt.  You may decide against living year 'round in the Sunbelt.
The First Step to Take in a Financial Crisis?  Learn the one thing you can do today to improve your financial situation now and in future.   No risk-taking involved!
Puzzled by Medicare and health insurance?  Medigap Plans turn out not to be quite as complicated as they initially appear--although you could hardly tell from the confusing advertising.  We try to clear up the confusion with the facts.

 


Your feedback and comments are welcome.  If you have experiences or ideas to share, please send feedback now.

NOTE:  All names on this site have been changed to protect individual privacy.  
he stories are real, the names are not.

How to turn your hobbies into extra cash.

 

 

Ideas for 
travel jobs for retirees.


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