Meet the Retired

Janine is retired and lives in Hayward, California. Here, she shares smart money moves (like keeping a mug with a compound interest chart printed on it) and mistakes-in-hiding she’s made along the way. She also shares what she would tell her younger self and what she would suggest to those preparing for retirement.

Candice is a former self-employed accountant who has retired to San Diego, California. Here, she reflects on the impact of Covid, how stress is different in retirement, and the importance of having a plan.

Arthur is a former law firm IT director who has retired to Englewood, Florida. Here, he reflects on what he wishes he’d done differently while he was still working and how a couple smart money moves helped him and his wife better prepare for life in retirement.

Carla is a retired sales representative/firefighter who now lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. Here, she shares what she wishes she’d done differently leading up to retirement, some of the surprises along the way, and how important it is to pay attention to your health.

Elisa is a former university professor who has retired to Edwardsville, Illinois. Here, she shares her insight on preparing for retirement, strategies for reducing financial stress, and how she stays busy without a full-time job.

Nick is retired from a multi-profession career and now lives in Salem, Oregon. Here, he reflects on how Covid impacted his work life, the importance of smiling, and why having a plan for physical and financial fitness is an important part of preparing for retirement.