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“What will my retirement be like,” asked virtually everybody in the world. No answer followed of course.

“What is your retirement like?” is a better question, and there are as many answers as there are retirees. Read about them here, and maybe one day you’ll share yours.

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What Was the Exact Moment You Decided to Retire?

The point of no return — that mysterious moment when you fully commit—here are six personal stories.

Supercharge Your Life With the Incredible Power of “Anticipation”

Like a legal nightclub drug, the power of anticipation delivers motivation, thrill, and relief from chronic boredom.

Three Things I Love About Retirement and One I Miss Like Crazy

7 months of retirement sure beats 45 years of work, but it robbed me of something special...

Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned from My Mexican Vacation

The path to enlightenment is paved with embarrassing experiences

My Last Pair of Ski Boots

For every “First” there’s a “Last.” Which of them holds more of life’s meaning? The answer may surprise you.

Alone In Mexico, Sick with COVID-19

Here’s how it feels to be sick in a tropical paradise, and why I’m absolutely furious about it

The Dream of Retiring by the Beach in Mexico (and the Cost of Living)

Wake, swim, relax and eat whenever you like when you retire near a Mexican beach...

Dear Readers: Thank You!

In a moment of reflection, I found that I wouldn't be here without you.

Three Retirement Risks No One Is Talking About

I'm worried because as I watch the world, I see it serving up a lot of consternation. These three risks...

90 Days Retired: Here’s Exactly What It’s Like

I think I’m doing it wrong, it feels like I’m getting younger.