2. You’ll have a lot of free time for yourself
Another myth that you should really stop believing because it’s not entirely true. Why? because there is always something that can appear that will “disturb” your inner peace.
Maybe you have to take care of your grandkids, or maybe you live alone, and you will have to do everything on your own.
If you like to get to know your community better, you can involve yourself in volunteer activities, and this will fill your agenda in the blink of an eye.
Don’t forget to spend your time wisely in order to also save some time for yourself because it’s mandatory to look out for your health too!
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I retired and my husband passed away three months later. He was self employed and did not believe in retirement planning. I am so happy that I did. Every point made in this article is true. I work two part time jobs and receive Social Security and retirement.
Wow that a blessing u can still work and u able to get your social security and retirement I worried about what I’m going to do I have none no retirement plans and I’m 51 now I work as a security guard for 8 years with no benefits like that now I’m thinking about it I should of had benefits well Im doing caregiving now I need some kind of retirement plan or is to late?
I’m so sorry about your husband 🙏🏾 I came across this about retirement and started reading this and that u had a plan and able to still work and get all your benefits I think about and I have none i work as a security guard for 8 years with no benefits no retirement plan well I’m not there now I’m doing caregiver now I’m 51 so my question is it to late I need to get a plan? Help if u have any or any one
Everything in the article is true. I pray people aren’t so quick to stop working because they turned 65. You are going to need Social Security, pension and/ or another form of income depending on your financial situation. Remember, always take care of yourself.
Most of this does not apply to me e.g., I did retire when I wanted to, am living fine on my soc sec check (so, not working; thought I would work part-time), have plenty of time to myself (in spite of being grandma’s taxi service for 2 teens), etc.. I did wait until 72 to retire because I loved my job and was healthy enough to do so.
I’m one of those who were forced to retire to make way for the young. (Another myth… there’s no such thing as ageism.) Wanted 2 more years to pay off house and go out on my own terms. Oh well, that’s life!
Fortunately, we’re pretty good retirement-wise. SS, Pension & 401k & IRA. AND we will liquidate and move to smaller house down south.