6 BIG Purchases Retirees (Almost) Always Regret!

This video "6 BIG Purchases Retirees (Almost) Always Regret!" is about retirement spending and discusses some of the worst purchases a retiree can make. The video covers off everything from expensive sports cars to vacation homes that don't warrant the price. Most importantly, the video shows you how to avoid a major financial trap that can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in retirement. Learn what not to buy in retirement and at the same time focus on retirement spending that is smart and directed to what a retiree needs most.
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[@hushbash2989]

I'm not particularly startled by this. Things have changed. The concept of mini-retirement changed my life. I'm no longer waiting for some retirement paradise when I'm 65. It helps to know how to fund the lifestyle. I wouldn't have been able to do it otherwise.

[@selenajack2036]

Yeah, people miss that part. You don't jet out to Puerto Rico with your life savings. Proper investing and a good business acumen are big pluses. Invest in the stock market, real estate, build businesses. That's just it.

[@roddywoods8130]

Safe to say not everybody has the skill to pursue investing. But it's always easy to follow the advice of someone who knows how to i.e a financial advisor. You could anywhere between 10--40k with the right ones. Online businesses are a good bet too if you are savvy.

[@bsetdays6784]

I think I want to try out a financial advisor, but the amount of information on the internet is overwhelming. Could recommend any good one(s)?

[@roddywoods8130]

’Marisol Cordova’ is the licensed advisor I use. Just search the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

[@kaylawood9053]

I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a caII.

[@cashflow68]

Im your typical millionaire next door. T shirts & jeans from Walmart. Still driving my 2009 Honda Civic. No debt. I love living under the radar. ALL dough, No show.

[@HolySchmidt]

Nice work

[@stanfede5022]

And don't forget to add boat to that list. Great way to go through tons of cash!

[@Pieter2360]

Same here 😂

[@cashflow68]

@@HolySchmidt thank you. Often times my friends would ask me if Im doing ok. I just tell them, I’m hanging in there.

[@brianmclean7576]

Congrats for living beneath your means - some live so frugally that they forget why they saved - so they can spend as well

[@RichardMoore-jg5tl]

Most Americans find it hard to retire comfortably amid economy downtrend. Some have close to nothing going into retirement, my question is, will you pay off mortgage as a near-retiree, or spread money for cashflow, to afford lifestyle after retirement?

[@RossiPopa]

as most investing-related questions, the answer is, it depends.. my best suggestion is to consider advisory management

[@RusuSilva]

Agreed, the role of advisors can only be overlooked, but not denied. I remember in early 2020, during covid-outbreak, my portfolio worth around 300k took a slight fall, apparently due to the pandemic crash, at once I consulted an advisor in order to avoid panic-selling. As of today, my account has yielded big fat yields, and leverages on 7-figure, only cos I delegate my excesses right.

[@FusunTumsavas-cq7tp]

this is huge! mind if I look up the advisr that guides you please? only invest in my 401k through my employer for now, but enthused about diversifying my investments for a prosperous financial future

[@RusuSilva]

Monica Shawn Marti is the licensed coach I use. Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@FusunTumsavas-cq7tp]

I appreciate it. After searching her name online and reviewing her credentials, I'm quite impressed. I've contacted her as I could use all the help I can get. A call has been scheduled.

[@austinbar]

It's recommended to save at least 20% of your income in a 401k. You can use online calculators to estimate how much you should save based on your age and income. Saving at least 20% of your income in a 401(k) can help ensure that you have enough money to retire comfortably. By saving this much, you can take advantage of compound interest and potentially grow your retirement savings over time.

[@rogerwheelers4322]

Effective personal finance management is more important than the amount of money saved, regardless of whether income is earned through job or investment. Individuals can seek counsel from a certified financial advisor to optimize financial outcomes, who can provide specialized advice and methods to decrease expenses and maximize income.

[@joshbarney114]

I agree, that's the more reason I prefer my day to day investment decisions being guided by an advisor, seeing that their entire skillset is built around going long and short at the same time both employing risk for its asymmetrical upside and laying off risk as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, coupled with the exclusive information/analysis they have, it's near impossible to not out-perform, been using my advisor for over 2years+ and I've netted over 2.8million.

[@FabioOdelega876]

I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.

[@joshbarney114]

I definitely share your sentiment about these firms. Finding financial advisors like Natalie Noel Burns who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

[@FabioOdelega876]

Natalie has the appearance of being a great authority in her profession. I looked her up online and found her website, which I reviewed and went through to learn more about her credentials, academic background, and employment. She has a fiduciary duty to protect my best interests. I sent her an email outlining my objectives and also booked a session with her; thanks for sharing.

[@Lisaruthdecker.]

Great thoughts! The year is going on and very glad about the decisions I have made so far. Investing in the market earlier this year regardless of the market conditions has saved my life. I made over 70k USD with a start of 25k in the last 7 months. I know it's nothing compared to what others make but I'm glad I'm changing my finances. If things keep going well I might retire soon>.

[@spacecadet6]

Spot on. The market presents different opportunities to create passive lncome, with the right skill and proper understanding you're good to go.

[@emmaarmando]

You're right, the best time to buy in the market is when there's fear. A huge part of my growth has also come during this bear market. This year alone, I have scaled from 180k to over 354k.

[@noah-greene]

@@emmaarmandoHow were you abIe to make that much? Seems Iike l'm not Iucky enough.

[@emmaarmando]

*Gertrude Margaret Quinto* is the licensed fiduciary I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@shelle.angelo]

I looked up her full name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her; hopefully, she gets back to me.

[@francesgrumblatt3420]

Now I’m 100, my plan is to go on being grateful for life with loving family, mobility and general good health🤗

[@hsiehkanusea]

Nothing better than a person hitting 100. Except hitting 200, and 300. Keep it up -- way to go. :)

[@cindifischer6919]

That's great. Some people cruise along in life and then there's other people that suffer with medical issues. You just never know when he's going to take your hand.

[@willgaukler8979]

,,, your tealth IS your wealth ...

[@esther.74]

Ultimately, it's essential to make thoughtful and informed decisions, keeping in mind personal financial goals, priorities, and long-term stability. I'd be retiring or working less in 5 years, and I'm curious how others split their pay, how much goes into savings, shopping, or investing; I earn roughly $250K per year but have nothing to show for it.

[@Adukwulukman859]

You can invest some of your earnings in stocks with market-beating returns and shares that at the very least keep up with the market over the long term. I urge that you seek the advice of a broker or financial counselor for a successful long-term investment.

[@ThomasHeintz]

Very true , I diversified my $400K portfolio across multiple market with the aid of an investment advisor, I have been able to generate over $900k in net profit across high dividend yield stocks, ETF and bonds in few months.

[@talented009]

@@ThomasHeintz wow ,that’s stirring! Do you mind connecting me to your advisor please. I desperately need one to diversified my portfolio.

[@JohnMoore1641]

@@ThomasHeintz Thank you for this tip. it was easy to find your investment advisor. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her résumé.

[@captainkrunch6372]

​@@ThomasHeintzscammer

[@tompekarna]

As a grief purchase when my wife died from pancreatic cancer after retirement i purchased a Porsche. Costly, but every time i get in it to drive my spirits are lifted and it has been 10 years since i bought it. NO REGRETS!

[@rc666]

So right.

[@actionfaction2558]

Good to know, as I am thinking of buying a sports car…, and feeling wispy about it. Like I don’t want to spend the money, but in a way…, I feel the value of money is eroding so fast…, it might be beneficial to have a tangible object.

[@keefr128]

@@actionfaction2558If you want a car that drives like a sports car but is practical and reliable, check out the Mazda 3 Turbo. 0-60 under 6 seconds, handles like it's on rails, fun to own and won't break the bank. Not as conspicuous or flashy as a traditional sports car.

[@gregwheatfill4700]

Enjoy your Porsche I had a chance to buy a 2000 Boxster every time I drive it makes me happy I worked 34 yrs for a utility co I have no debt I do have a mortgage after my divorce I decided to get what I wanted I payed cash for the car it has 69k on it drives like new bought it from a friend in the Porsche Club if you want one check the adds on the club website most owners are meticulous.

[@mickeyhoward3851]

Get a 6 cylinder Porsche Cayman. My brother got a Boxster, so of course I had to match him!

[@wuffos]

1. Expensive car 4:30 2. Bigger home 5:30 3. Lavish vacations 6:34 4. Expensive gifts 7:30 5. Regular cash gifts to family 8:34 6. Vacation home 9:05

[@majordelays4909]

I see no regrets about hookers

[@project.jericho]

Thank you... This guy is milking the hell out of watched minutes.

[@davem6685]

Thanks. 10 minute video that should be 5.

[@annieo9468]

THANK-YOU wuffos. That was SO long winded, I only JUST made it to the expensive car.

[@dutube99]

7. spending too much time on youtube?

[@texasaggie8449]

I/we were on this path. Then she divorced me. Now I’m 63 and will most likely work until I’m 70. I count my blessings and am thankful. My 2013 Jeep has 210k miles and I don’t want or need another vehicle. My job provides a vehicle. My 1800 sqft home is about half paid for but I’ll get there. Never give up and always give thanks to the Lord. 🙏🏻

[@Riggsnic_co]

More and more people might face a tough time in retirement. Low-paying jobs, inflation, and high rents make it hard to save. Now, middle-class Americans find it tough to own a home too, leaving them without a place to retire.

[@bob.weaver72]

The increasing prices have impacted my plan to retire at 62, work part-time, and save for the future. I'm concerned about whether those who navigated the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am currently experiencing. The combination of stock market volatility and a decrease in income is causing anxiety about whether I'll have sufficient funds for retirement.

[@martingiavarini]

This is precisely why I like having a portfolio coach guide my day-to-day market decisions: with their extensive knowledge of going long and short at the same time, using risk for its asymmetrical upside and laying it off as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, their skillset makes it nearly impossible for them to underperform. I've been utilizing a portfolio coach for more than two years, and I've made over $800,000

[@TheJackCain-84]

Mind if I ask you to recommend this particular coach you using their service?

[@martingiavarini]

'Carol Vivian Constable, a highly respected figure in her field. I suggest delving deeper into her credentials, as she possesses extensive experience and serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking guidance in navigating the financial market.

[@TheJackCain-84]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@KarenNesbitChaudhry]

I used to agree with a lot of this and then I got cancer at 50. Post treatment now and starting to check a few things off my bucket list. Also drive a luxury car and enjoy every minute of it. Some folks spend their lives saving for a day that never comes.

[@fyourfeelings8966]

ah KC - I often wish I knew my termination date so I could spend every penny before that lulz. I have no heirs. You go girl. I see a Tesla in my future.

[@redbaron6805]

That is the point many people miss. People work and save for decades, thinking they will spend it and enjoy it in retirement, only to realize they don't have the health or even make it to retirement. A story stuck with me from years ago. A really nice guy I worked with which was older and had worked for the company I worked for at the time for 30 to 40 years already (I only lasted about 3 years), we would talk about things in our downtime. He had a sister in law that lived in Ohio. She worked in a factory, had been working at the factory for like 26 years, hated every single minute of it. So, he asked her, why do you do it? Why do you work in a job you hate? She said, because I'll get great retirement when I retire after 30 years. Only got 4 more years to go. Well, she had just passed away. Never made it to the 30 year retirement age. So, I think there is a lesson there to also remember to enjoy life while you can. Nothing wrong with retirement planning, but many people will never get there. Some that do really struggle to fill all that time, and with no coworkers to hang out with and few friends, never end up enjoying retirement. So, plan for retirement but also remember to enjoy life. No one knows how much time we have, and no one knows if we will ever get there.

[@airmcd86]

Praying for your health.

[@drott150]

Bingo KC! I'm doing the same. This nonsensical "plan like you'll live to 100" (the plaque on his desk) is absurd. At some point you have to start spending what you saved. And usually, it's a lot sooner than you think. God bless you and good luck!

[@caseyhill3633]

Hi K C, I am an anti inflammatory specialist. The Pro Resolution Response system cut offs and resolves inflammation that drives cancer while activating the AMPK enzyme to clear the senescent cells that pump out inflammation and heal the damage tissue caused by the cancer and/or treatment. Basically, a good diet to Reduce inflammation, High Dose, High Grade EPA/DHA to Resolve inflammation and lots of polyphenols, preferably Maqui Extract to generate AMPK.

[@oneiljerry9460]

The investment you choose isn't right or wrong, just depends on the kind of business person you are or simply the kind of person you are. However, the end game is investing money long term creates wealth every time. Just pick what you like and understand, invest and it will pay off. A lifetime of investing for 5 mil is not hard to accrue.

[@alexyoung3126]

But experts and strategists are telling us that those who believe the market will still bounce back are simply delusional - and they are about to get a reality check.

[@joesphcu8975]

@@alexyoung3126 I agree. Based on firsthand encounter with one ‘’EILEEN RUTH SPARKS’’ now i have 55k in a well diversified portfolio which has grown by 3x in the past 7 months with compounding, venturing doesn’t necessarily boil down to money but you also have to be informed, be patient and back it up with good hands

[@lawerencemiller9720]

@@joesphcu8975 I'm 49 and have decided I'm going to try and put 60% of my pay check into the market . How do i reckon with Sharon, whats her services like, do you think she can help me out ? I'm from Australia

[@joesphcu8975]

EILEEN covers things like investment, insurance, making sure retirement is well funded, Go over tax advantages , ways to have a volatility buffer for investment risk. many things like that . Just glance her full name up on the internet .she's well renowned and has quite a following. So it shouldn't be a hassle finding her.

[@carlodefalco7930]

@@lawerencemiller9720 if you’re in Australia, have you heard of “ the barefoot investor “ Scott pape . Go to library or buy his book , very practical, not trying to sell you anything , great advice on how much you need to retire , info on how to create financial plan .. I have no affiliation with him or get any kickbacks for mentioning him

[@parrish8386]

The thought of retirement makes me cry. My apologies to everyone who have retired and filing social security during this time after putting in all those years of work just to lose everything to a problem you weren't to blame for.it's especially difficult for people who are retired.

[@hasede-lg9hj]

True, It has never been easier to understand how to build your money after retirement than it is right now with the inflation, when you may study and experience a completely variegated market passively by employing a successful portfolio-advisor. The impacts of the U.S. dollar's gain or fall on investments, in my opinion, are complex.

[@lowcostfresh2266]

Even if you’re not skilled, it is still possible to hire one. I was a project manager and my personal portfolio of approximately $850k of my retirement pension took a big hit in April due to the crash. I quickly got in touch with a financial-planner that devised a defensive strategy to protect and profit from my portfolio this red season. I’ve made over $250k since then.

[@TomD226]

@@lowcostfresh2266 I’m in dire need of guidance so i can salvage my portfolio due to the massive dips and come up with better strategies. How can I reach this advisor?

[@lowcostfresh2266]

@@TomD226 Laurel Dell Sroufe is my adviser and she is highly qualified and experienced in the financial market. She has extensive knowledge of portfolio diversity and is considered an expert in the field. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.

[@barneyfyfe8313]

@@TomD226 Find a high yield savings account. Advisors provide no guarantees. I plan to relocate to an area with low property taxes. I will save over $12k a year by doing that.

[@donhill376]

Actually, the one thing that turned out well for me was : we wanted to buy a travel trailer. We were very close to buying one and the deal went sour, so after that we stayed in hotels. What we missed was aging, having to hook unhook, driving a much larger rig and changing lanes in a distant city. Do the math, how many days, weeks can you stay in a hotel for the price of a travel trailer with much less hassle.

[@MarkShinnick]

Exactly... Simple math with time, money, effort.

[@joniboulware1436]

It is apples and oranges taking a road trip and staying in hotels vs camping. There are no hotels where many travel trailers can go. So it comes down to what you want to do and what it takes to make it happen. You could sleep for free in your car and I know people who travel that way. Cheaper than hotels but not appealing to most.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

With a travel trailer or RV or well-equipped van, you can stay for weeks at a time on national forest lands for free ... then move 30 miles away and stay for free again. And you don't have to be in a noisy hotel with bedbugs you'll take home, either. You can do that for years or the rest of your (capable) life. It really depends on your circumstances and what you want. And you can have a hybrid life. My folks sold their house then bought an RV and traveled all through the west searching for a spot that appealed to them. When they found one, they bought a house and still used the RV to travel, then sold it after many years.

[@jtidema]

I've always stayed in hotels. The reason I want an RV now that I'm older is that I am sick of packing and unpacking, worrying about whether the room will really be clean, whether the hotel will REALLY accept dogs, whether the dog will behave, whatever. I love the idea of being in my own 'room' every night... but I understand that it's not that simple.

[@thevagabondonwheels4918]

@@jtidema Not to mention that you have a real kitchen and can not only eat healthier food that you make yourself (or buy in a grocery store), you also save a LOT of money on overall food expenses not eating out nearly as often. As we get older, we also tend to have orthopedic problems that can be exacerbated by sleeping in some hotel beds, and the hotels that actually have great mattresses also tend to be $$$. In an RV, you sleep in your own bed (after you replace the crap mattress most RVs come with anyway). You can also more readily can travel with modest exercise equipment and are more likely to do more outdoorsy stuff (i.e., more exercise) than you would staying in hotels also.

[@Farmwald853]

Investing in the stock market has HISTORICALLY provided higher returns than other forms of investment. According to Morningstar, the average annual return for the S&P 500 index, which measures the performance of 500 large-cap stocks, was approximately 10% from 1926 to 2022.

[@LagerthaJackson]

Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over 250k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are alot of wealth transfer in this downtime if you know where to look.

[@AustinButler-kd4ny]

@@SallyW414 please who is the consultant that assist you with your investment and if you don't mind, how do I get in touch with them?

[@brendasnow8255]

That is correct. We invested in both individual stocks and Vanguard stock funds from our 30s. That has paid off beautifully. I’ll say, too, that we didn’t buy luxury cars, bought houses we liked, but were never “house poor,” because we didn’t overspend on them. We traveled, we bought books and had magazine subscriptions, attended plays and concerts. We have enjoyed life and we will not run out of money.

[@aceopinions]

You are correct. I have been a CPA for 40 years. Much depends on your assets and individual situation, but your best long term investment is the broad based market - such as index funds and perhaps a few individual stocks. Some investment advisors that tell you they select stocks to beat the S&P. by selecting individual stocks.or sectors.. maybe for a year or two...but over time this has never been done consistently. Anyone that pitches that idea to you - run the other way.

[@AustinButler-kd4ny]

Thank you for this Pointer. It was easy to find your handler, She seems very proficient and flexible. I booked a call session with her.

[@nyreggie]

You can retire at a young age if you invest wisely on time, Most times it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month, Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years that there are lots of opportunities in the financial market. The only thing is to know where to invest.

[@markconley3877]

Quite funny how some people declare themselves failures before they even try. That's what happens when you let fear stop you from what has the capacity to change your life.

[@nyreggie]

@Peter Moore That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like *Mr Gary Mason Brooks* my consultant. I found him on a CNBC interview where he was featured and reached out to him afterwards. He has since provide entry and exit points on the securities I focus on. I basically follow his trade pattern and haven’t regretted doing so.

[@zombie15ish]

@@susanhaynes679 This is the Fourth time I'm seeing someone talking about Mr Gary as there are lot of testimonies about him, do you know him ? if yes , did you invest with him…?

[@susanhaynes679]

@@zombie15ish Yes i do, I've known him for couple of years, I'm still using his services, His management team is quite impressive so far. With my $15,000 deposit, I made over $288,000 profit with just 10% charge.

[@nyreggie]

@Peter Moore It's 100% safe,I basically do nothing but collect profits, he was able to get me in early on most of these stocks and I exited just at the right time, his analysis was really on point.

[@dgriffin6074]

A non expense related comment, I can personally attest to: if you relocate to another house, strongly consider a single story abode. Stairs may pose no challenge when one is young and spry, but will be at a certain age.

[@67daltonknox]

I have lived in a 2 story house for 34 years. Now 75, would I trade for a 1 story? Not on your life. I only use the upstairs bathroom and thanks to my prostate, I get half my day's exercise on those stairs.

[@markjohnson1016]

Single story houses are easier and cheaper to repair - no scaffolding etc.

[@larryjones9773]

@@67daltonknox I'm 62 and getting ready to move. I wanted a single story, but I now think I'll look for a two story, so I, like you, can get some exercise on the stairs. My current home is two story and my office is upstairs. I go up and down numerous times during the day, and like you, it is the majority of my exercise. If I can't make it up the stairs, someday, I'll do what I did for my mom, and add a chair lift to my stairs. p.s. An hour ago, I found a home I liked online. It's two story with an office style elevator. That's the first time I've seen an office style elevator, in a home. It would, however, be kind of scary getting stuck in a home elevator. I worked in offices with elevators and I'd always get nervous should the elevator break down while I was on it with a bunch of other coworkers. I'm claustrophobic. Some coworkers did get stuck in the elevators a few times. Offices are set up for emergency response teams, while response to an individual home would probably take much longer. The only good thing about getting stuck in an elevator, in a home, is that it wouldn't be crowded with other coworkers. I guess a person could just lay on the floor and sleep until the emergency people arrive. I think I'll look for a home without an office style elevator, and avoid getting trapped, altogether.

[@carolemalezija1816]

We LOVE our single story home with a finished basement. Loving life!

[@thinkingtoomuch7680]

Indeed! I have a one-story condo, but still have a basement. The only times I’ve had actual mishaps in my home have been on the stairs! Once, my knee went out and I fell forward, and once, my bicycle veered as I guided it down the stairs to store it. The first resulted in a broken clavicle, and the second, some bruising. In a conflict, the stairs will dominate.

[@bobbymainz1160]

Warren Buffett has mastered what patience looks like. He has stuck to the markets, having a long term view on the markets. This is what I'm struggling to do, trying to learn how to not react to market news about inflation and all. I have currently set aside about $253k to put in the market now that prices are down. Any ideas?

[@stephaniestella213]

It takes some gut to really remain in the market despite downturns and all. So just find quality stocks that have long term potential, and ride with those stocks. I have found it takes someone who is very familiar with the market to make such good picks.

[@kimyoung8414]

@Zahair O'Brian This is something I've been planning to do for a while now. My portfolio has been falling, and I'm scared, but I know the market always recovers. I wonder if I've been on the right stocks. How do I get in touch with your advisor?

[@oneiljerry9460]

@Zahair O'Brian Thank you. I was able to find her and send her an email message. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@MAgaSUXX]

I was an airline pilot and lived a comfortable life… At age 40 I started flying the wealthiest people on the planet (in their private Gulfstream jets) including Jack Ma (Alibaba) in Hong Kong, I am retired now, and the one thing I learned from billionaires: time is precious. I can’t tell you how many people with unlimited money are miserable when it rains or things aren’t going the way they like it… Because they can’t control it. Personally, I have become a minimalist… And always consider how much time it will take me to take care of that boat or second home… And I drive a car that I can afford. My life is simple. Granted I was able to fly all over the world and see almost everything that most people would want to see… But except for one guy who really stood out… I wouldn’t trade places with any of the billionaires.

[@TermiteVideo]

Interesting. I have always thought that the World’s wealthiest people are the most controlling and insecure. I wouldn’t want that life either. I just worry that they want to control my life!

[@terryscott4132]

really interest in the one guy, and what made him stand out from his peers.....

[@MrGus.1]

I, too, flew the rich and famous on fractional jets. The rich and famous are just like the rest of society: some happy, some not so happy. It isn't the money, or the fame. It is the character of the person. Invest in building your character.

[@MAgaSUXX]

He was into having fun and took all his friends with them, including his pilots… We went to Americas cup… On the Red Sea snorkeling with bubble-less air tanks… He was like a little kid in a candy store@@terryscott4132

[@Dkriedt]

Great comment

[@ootenyafoo6935]

I'm in my 60's and have been retired for over 8 years now on a state pension and SS. I've never had more disposable income than I have now. My wife and I live very frugally - not out of necessity, but because we learned early not to be seduced by our nefarious consumer culture. At this stage in one's life, you have the opportunity to assess your life and take advantage of your time to contemplate the silliness of most of society's activities. I thinks its best to be able to learn to live mostly a solitary life, free from the BS of trying to impress other people ( who are mostly trying to impress others too) and concentrate on developing an understanding of yourself - which will take the rest of you life. Have a great day!

[@paulfoytack5267]

Wise words

[@ca9777]

Thanks Good comment!

[@glumberty1]

I think it's fair to assume that you enjoyed your life before retirement. That's why you aren't trying to make up for slaving away at a job you hated for most your life.

[@jimschuman9926]

BINGO!

[@ilikecontent2327]

Well said! And advice many of us should follow. 😊

[@pwu8194]

One of my biggest mistakes was building a swimming pool. When I saw a friend's pool looking nice and great for the summer, I decided to have one, and a big one too. I spent $60,000 on the pool, but that's just the beginning. 😂 Unless you have an indoor pool, the pool gets dirty every day. Leaves from trees need to be taken out, pool needs to be cleaned, pump needs to be running, filter needs to be cleaned or changed. So, on top of that $60,000, you have an additional $2400 a year on maintenance. Then you can only use the pool between May and September unless you have a heated pool. A pool that's sitting idle still needs to be cleaned. After I sold my last house that I had a pool put in, I don't even want to buy a house with a pool. Driving to a gym is a lot less work and expenses.

[@FreeAmericanUSA]

A nice hot tub is a better choice for many.

[@rjmosko]

I would agree on the pool being a mistake. Another mistake would be buying a boat- along the same lines. I have lived in my house 31 years and it originally had a nice big swimming pool. I live in California so the pool season is about 6 months and it had solar heating as well. About 8 years into living with a pool (for the first time), I realized the pool was going to be a money and time pit for me. We have a coral tree that would drop leaves and plug the skimmer filters and it took about 15 minutes each time I wanted to use the pool to get all the ants and bugs off the surface. The pool was designed so it could not host a cover so the leaves were going to be a large pain. I found myself working on the pool more than using it actually. The pool was 20 years old and needed a new plaster and rod iron fencing and lots of other work. I had a choice if spending another 10k fixing the pool or simply taking it out and doing something else. My kids were very young at this time and I realized I had a once in a life time opportunity. I decided it was time to 'kill' the pool and relandscape the backyard- that was the best financial decision I made! It was hard finding a pool demo outfit but I did and you would never know we ever had a pool. I hear it's easier to find pool demo people now and shudder when I see neighbors putting in pools during the Pandemic- yikes!

[@unicorn12345]

My brother has a nice pool, and apart from the very first time I visited, I’ve never seen anyone in it.

[@a.stewart2641]

​@@unicorn12345lol😂😂

[@pbohearn]

@@rjmosko so you “killed “the pool and your young children never had the opportunity to enjoy the many summer months in that pool because you didn’t like the hassle of it because of your coral tree. Why didn’t you just kill the coral tree and then you wouldn’t have all the droppings in the pool? you could also get a custom-made cover. It sounds like you didn’t want to get off your lazy ass and maintain the pool, and it is maintenance just like a dog is, but again your children lost that joyful opportunity. I didn’t have a pool growing up and I felt so happy when I was invited to my neighbors to enjoy their pool at times but in the heat of the San Fernando Valley summer, it sucked not having a pool. I put in a swim spa in my little backyard in Long Beach. It didn’t even have to meet city requirements for easement because it was considered portable, even though it had to be put in with a crane, it was about 18 x 14‘. it had very powerful jets and you could swim against them. You could run against it you could row against it you could do water weights in it you could do stretching. that thing became my gym and it was the one of the best things I ever did because I never had an excuse not to exercise, you could heat it up in the winter and pay the gas bill (I got solar panels at this time), and then you can stop the heating it in the summer and have a nice cool pool to jump into when the days were hot. Damn, I loved that pool and I want another one. It wasn’t a pool. It was an exercise swim spa. It had a social area on one side where you sat in the scalloped seats with bubbles came up From your seat, causing a nice tingling, and adjustable jets on your back neck, etc.. and on the other side,where the powerful jets were, you could exercise. this thing had LED lighting with many different options, and even a waterfall; was Beautiful!

[@MarvishaN]

In anticipation of my retirement days, I find this video very educating and helpful for a typical American. But then, given the current economic difficulties that the country is experiencing in 2023, how can we enhance our earnings during this period of adjustment? I cannot let my $980k savings vanish after putting in so much effort to accumulate them.

[@georgeh.5126]

Well the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward and such impeccable decisions are better guided by professionals. Maybe you should consider hiring one.

[@josephbush]

@georgeh Yes true, I agree with you. Having an lnvestment advser is the best way to go about the market right now, especially for near-retirees. I have been in touch with a brokerage Advisor. With an initial starting reserve of $80k, my advisor chooses the entry and exit commands for my portfolio, which has grown to approximately $550k in months.

[@aureliobjm]

@josephbush Please who is the broker you work with and how can I get across to this broker? I could really use the expertise of this advisors , my portfolio has been down bad

[@josephbush]

@aureliobjm The adviser I'm in touch with is HEATHER LEE LARIONI. She works with Merrill Lynch near my old office so I see her often to discuss my business. There are a lot of independent advisors you might look into. But for me, her strategy works hence my result. She provides entry and exit point for the securities I focus on

[@aureliobjm]

@josephbush Thanks a lot for sharing, just looked her up and I'm super impressed with her credentials. I will be writing her shortly

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

There’s lots of people out there to tell you how and when to retire but we all have life experiences that can help too. My grandfather passed away at 52 from a heart attack but when my father passed away at 62 it really shook me. He didn’t get to retire. I worked as a bus driver for 23 years and the a supervisor in the depot for another 10 so I saw a lot of people retire or die. From time to time a retired driver would come in and I would always ask them the same questions: do you wish you had retired earlier and do you have enough money. I think every one of them said yes to retiring earlier, especially the ones that worked to 65 or older and all but one said they had enough money. The one that didn’t have enough money took half his pension as a lump sum and spent it and was trying to live on the rest. This helped guide my retirement plans and I retired at 54 completely debt free and money in the bank and I love it. Yes it took sacrifices but none I regret making as getting that mortgage paid off was such a good feeling. I also tried to make it cheaper for me to retire so we installed a large rainwater tank that feeds our washing machine, toilets and all outside water use. We had solar power installed which also had a generous rebate attached so we make enough from that to cover our other utility bills. We had double glazing installed as we have cold winters and hot summers. Properly insulating our walls which in some cases meant removing the dry wall to do it but I was able to do that and finally we added solar hot water. Most of this was done after we were debt free but while I was still working. Other things I learned, don’t blindly trust anyone with your savings or investments. A lot of financial planners tell people they need a lot more money in retirement than they really need, why? Because the more money you have invested through their plans the bigger their cut of your money. You need a plan of what you actually want to DO when you retire. I heard guys saying how much golf they were going to play. That’s fine, but play everyday for the rest of your life? “I’m going to travel” is not a plan. Travel to where? How often? What will it cost? If you’re a home body why will that change when you retire. Ignore retirement planners as they try to write them to suit everybody, better to look at what you do now and what you realistically want to do in retirement and work it out yourself. Money doesn’t buy happiness it buys freedom. Freedom to choose what you do and how you do it.

[@DrSchor]

You contradict yourself: Money buys Freedom. Freedom provides happiness. Therefore it follows, as the night follows the day, that money does buy happiness.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

@@DrSchor Maybe, or maybe you’re just extrapolating. People die in car crashes, therefore if I buy a car I’ll die in a car crash. Also there a plenty of miserable rich people in the world, it’s just that being rich makes misery easier to tolerate. 😂😂😂

[@jpatrickmoore5158]

I managed a 55+ development for a number of years. There were guys who golfed every day unless it was frozen. There's no bad weather, just bad clothes.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

@@jpatrickmoore5158 😂😂😂

[@evierun240]

@@DrSchor ii

[@Raymondjohn2]

I'd be retiring or working less in 5 years and I'm only curious how people split their pay, how much of it goes into savings, spendings or investments?? I earn around $165K per year but nothing to show for it yet

[@hermanramos7092]

Since the crash, I've been in the red. I’m playing the long term game, so I'm not too worried but Jim Cramer mentioned there are still a lot of great opportunities, though stocks has been down a lot. I also heard news of a guy that made $250k from about $110k since the crash and I would really look to know how to go about this.

[@lipglosskitten2610]

There are actually a lot of ways to make high yields in a crisis, but such trades are best done under the supervision of Financial advisor.

[@kenanporubsky2122]

Thats true, I've been getting assisted by a FA for almost a year now, I started out with less than $200K and I'm just $19,000 short of half a million in profit.

[@hermanramos7092]

@@kenanporubsky2122 Impressive can you share more info?

[@kenanporubsky2122]

@@hermanramos7092 My advisor is ‘’Christine Jane Mclean’’ she’s highly qualified and experienced in the financial market. She has extensive knowledge of portfolio diversity and is considered an expert in the field. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market

[@cherylsalmon8429]

Excellent summary. The one thing I would add to NOT invest in is a "timeshare" apartment. My mother bought one of these in the Canaries . The cost of the "maintenance", membership fees etc went up every year as did the price of flights. In the end my mother refused to pay the ongoing costs as she felt it was a con that the company charged others to use "her" week but she didn't get any of that. In the end the company "repossessed" it, so what she paid for it was lost. If you're ever tempted, look at the cost of a week+ maintenance charges, then multiply that by 52 - that will be the money the timeshare resort is making from it . ..

[@hiloviking]

Never buy a time share, Just get a hotel or rent a house.

[@Jeffiekins]

An easy way to tell how much something is *_really_* worth is to find out how much you could sell it for. A house? About 95% A used car? About 90% A new car? About 80% Gold jewelry? About 50% A diamond ring? About 20% A timeshare? 10% to 0. Literally, it's difficult to give most away: you can't find someone willing to take up the payments, insurance and fees.

[@TaylorCanada]

100% agree on this point. Biggest mistake we made pre-retirement and we actually had to pay to get out of it. We have now sold our home in Canada as well as everything we own and retired in Spain where the standard of living is high, the cost of living is low and the ease of travelling around Europe economically is amazing. Life is good.

[@Agapy8888]

Never get one Went to the breakfast and ate the food and just walked away.

[@fiddlejohn9305]

I was fortunate to have parents who spent and saved wisely and also fortunate that they passed those habits on to me from an early age. The only significant financial mistake I think they made was buying a couple weeks timeshare. When my parents both passed away I was the executor and the biggest hassle by far was unloading the timeshare. None of the grandkids were interested in receiving it because the annual fees were more than the cost of a nice hotel or AirBnb, there was zero market for selling the shares, and the cost of legal fees to turn the title back to the timeshare company was about $1500. Also, I had all the affairs of their estate finished, but the incompetence of the timeshare company extended closing out my parents affairs by six months.

[@mellocello187]

I was an investment advisor. The advice in the video is excellent and true for the typical American. But for people who have a good portfolio, if you look around, most people are still active at 70 (I live in LA) but by 80, not so much, so enjoy yourself at some point before it’s too late. That nice vacation will pay for your last week in the nursing home. There is a difference between wasting money and spending it. Be value-conscious.

[@guycortesi]

@MellowCello - Great advice! My financial advisor gave me some “non-financial” advice this year. He suggested not putting off travel and doing this while still physically able to do it. My wife’s uncle, who recently passed away, offered some advice. He said that after retiring for a while he now finally owned all the tools he needed and had plenty of time to do the wood working he always wanted to do. Unfortunately, he had lost his desire and ability to now do those things. Physical energy, ability, and desire don’t remain constant until you die. Wasting money is very different from spending it on opportunities and things that might not be there much sooner than we think. Being value-conscious is key, as you suggested.

[@orlandominichiello]

@@guycortesi Money is only valuable when spent.

[@philmanke7642]

A vacation is an illusion.!.!. What are you vacating.?.?.?. Changing your location on earth is nothing, if your mind is in confinement.!.!.!. Being at peace in your own mind is accomplished without travel at all, on earth.!.!.!.!..

[@orlandominichiello]

@@philmanke7642 so true

[@teekay_1]

@@guycortesi Had the same thing. My spouse has retired, but we met with the financial advisor last year and he said "guy, you've already made it. Stop putting off things in life that you enjoy".

[@lvc394]

Don't get involved with a "TIME SHARE". It is a waste of money and a scam. If you want to take a vacation, pay for it, don't tie up your money in one or a few places that in some cases are not as nice as a vacation spot.

[@chuckinhouston9952]

Great advice!

[@darbyheavey406]

There is an inverse relationship between wealth & owning a time share.

[@lvc394]

@@darbyheavey406 Unless there is some kind of Krazy tax writeoff I don't know about :)

[@timkothavala6558]

Worst investment(?) ever.......or at least right up there.

[@glennet9613]

We were skiing at Whistler and a sales person approached us and offered a $100 credit each on our pass if we attended a promotion on timeshare. So we attended and said we weren’t interested - so you can make a profit on timeshare, in our case $200.

[@kjquinn7856]

An important consideration after retirement is car-related. I used to commute roughly 40 miles per day round trip, five days a week. In retirement, I drive a lot less, so the car I had at retirement six years ago is still going strong because I don't drive as much. Each time I think of replacing the now-12 year old car, I ask how much will I enjoy the new car compared to having the money in the bank. The new car never wins that argument! Secondly, while travel can be expensive, there are ways to economize. But the important lesson is that as you age, you don't have as much energy or ability, so travel when you are younger so you can enjoy it more.

[@67daltonknox]

I have a 28 year old car, a 22 year old pickup and an 18 year old motorcycle. These things are expensive. Trading every few years is a waste of money. It does require buying reliable vehicles (Toyota/Lexus or Honda) and it helps to do your own maintenance.

[@markplenke]

I live in a city and drive very little. I plan to sell my 10-year-old car this summer and not buy another. Where I can’t walk, bus or Uber/Lyft, I can rent a car for what I’m paying now in insurance, maintenance and fuel. I think more people should do the math on car ownership.

[@FirstHillSeattle]

My dad who has been retired for 20 said that his rule in retirement is that if you need to finance it, you can’t afford it. He has purchased several new cars during retirement, all with cash.

[@EfficientRVer]

If he needed a car during the price spike of 2021, then he paid too much cash. Sometimes, for things like cars, buying sooner rather than later, if you find a bargain on exactly what you need, more than makes up for the interest you pay. Not all financing is done to live above your means. It can be a tool for keeping money available for other things. There is a cost of lost opportunities, when you tie up all your money, either by saving it for a needed future purchase, or by finally spending it all on that purchase. The "I save and pay cash" method is great for people who don't especially plan to put their money to work on other opportunities with better returns than the interest rate that they pay on a mortgage, car loan, or whatever. Someone cash-strapped and growing a business should not follow your father's method. Someone sitting in their recliner every day, should. Most people are between those extremes. If you're irresponsible, never borrow. If you're responsible, and treat credit and borrowing as a useful tool, don't rule it out. Borrowing money cheaply for a good purpose, if you know what you're doing and have good self discipline, is usually a good idea, and never a terrible idea. Abuse it, then it's a terrible idea.

[@paula9604]

That has always been our policy as well…if we don’t have the cash we don’t buy it. Also, paying off your home before you retire. Both my husband and I had modest incomes, but live very comfortably in retirement without any debt

[@AlanPeery]

Depending on whether the money to pay cash is coming from 401k (taxed) or Roth IRAs (untaxed), it can make sense to take out a loan instead of pulling a big lump from a 401k. Depends on income, of course.

[@kcender3771]

70 now and everything paid for. Everything you mentioned, I had considered after retiring, but didn't do. Fortunately, I had a college economics teacher that taught me a lesson at 18. That lesson was: for every purchase you make, you can't buy something else. Varied sources of income is wise and especially living within your means. Think about taxes and how you get your income. I made $72k combined net last year and paid no Federal taxes. I own a 23 y/o vehicle because that's all I need and I like it well enough and I can do anything I want to. My net worth is $2M and I can pay my bills with no stress, but I don't live like I have that. I have no complaints.

[@flowersfrom7311]

You live a good life!

[@HolySchmidt]

Well done

[@cashflow68]

You have been blessed. I’m in your financial situation but about 4 yrs younger. My wife and I are a lot more focused than ever before when it comes to our health. We are eating more organic grown foods and staying away from processed junk food. Time on this earth is dwindling down and can’t be replenished. The choice we make in what we eat and physically do will hopefully extend us a few more years. I like to enjoy our last remaining years relatively healthy & mentally free.

[@felixt1470]

And you plan to take the money with you when you pass?

[@cashflow68]

@@felixt1470 whatever is left goes to my children and charities

[@keithpanco]

Our only bill approaching retirement was our mortgage. We planned to pay it off before retirement, and did. We have a nice home, 3 cars, and no debts. Living debt-free is the most liberating feeling anyone can experience.

[@jeffm8206]

If I may ask, did you use 401k or pension monies to pay off mortgage? That was my original plan when I retired but I'm getting some advice to not do that and leave that money alone. I'm like you, having no mortgage or other dept will lower my blood pressure in half.

[@MBergyman]

@@jeffm8206 If you have the money in an account that is earning better than the APR on your loan, why are you worried? Just curious.

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

Property taxes will chase you to the grave though.

[@someoneelse9059]

Nailed it... I have been debt free for over 20 years now, I have been planning for my retirement for about the last 5... Kicking goals with all of it, Im looking forward to retirement in a few more years.

[@jeffm8206]

@@MBergyman As you know, ROI these days is pretty bad. It's more of a peace of mind thing to me and the monthly mortgage I've been paying will then be extra expendable cash each month. I do hate the idea of paying the taxes on it though. Thanks for your input.

[@user-yn6ou9sg8v]

One more thing we added was not dining out all of the time. We have retired friends who do that. Honestly we cook very healthy meals that taste far better than most restaurant food. My spouse and I enjoy cooking like a hobby so I suppose you have to share that passion to keep costs in check.

[@kimmer6]

I sold off some commercial properties in NorCal a few years ago and retired. Some were owned for 30+ years. My son made up a list of things that I should buy after he got wind of the amounts of money that came after escrow closed. He wanted a custom Ford F-650 diesel pickup truck that needed an extension ladder to get into. I bought him an electric bicycle instead. After selling one property, I considered buying a very nicely restored Mustang in Texas. The owner was very meticulous and spent lavish amounts on making it like new in every way. It even had a fully restored spare engine in a crate that came with the sale. Owning a Mustang was a dream of mine since I was a little kid. But, reality hit me and I knew in my heart that buying it would not be a wise decision. I bought myself a retirement gift instead.... a Henry Big Boy lever action cowboy rifle with brass receiver to hang above my fireplace. I posed with it for pictures and never shot it even once. I don't even have ammo for it, but it surely looks nice sitting up there. I drink my morning coffee and look at it collecting dust. It'[s a daily reminder of my easy life now after retirement. I enjoy retirement, take 2 day short vacation trips, and half the time never bother to see what I just paid for groceries. It's nice to have no debts, no mortgages, few bills, a few extra bucks and decent health at age 70. I wonder who bought that Mustang?

[@Hank520Tube]

are you sure you're not Elmore Leonard? You write as well as he does.

[@kimmer6]

@@Hank520Tube Wow, that's a compliment! Thank you! I've read Fire in the Hole a few times and loved it. I plum wored out my typing finger writing the stuff above. Imaging writing a novel. I probably should mention the fact that I have 7 hours flight time logged in a Cessna 150 back in the 1970's. Had I bought that Mustang, I probably would have killed myself flying it. High powered tail draggers can be nasty and burning 65 gallons of AvGas would have sent me to the poor house. The rifle is much safer on the wall as long as it doesn't fall on my head. It's in .44 Magnum caliber, a salute to Dirty Harry.

[@pensacola321]

We worked, sacrificed and saved for years. Now we are retired with a lot of money. We are still careful, but we spend freely and try to help others. Don't be stupid, but do enjoy your money in retirement.

[@AlexFlavell]

1. Expensive car 2. Bigger home 3. Lavish vacations 4. Expensive gifts 5. Regular cash gifts to family 6. Vacation home

[@gregmcmullen6698]

Thanks Alex, I appreciate you tolerating the "warm up" banter before getting to the point(s). All 6...

[@amyanderson6746]

Thanks you for giving me back 11 minutes!

[@Jane5720]

Thank you

[@bobarnold771]

Thank you. I'm interested in the topic, but he was taking too long to get to the salient points.

[@hijodelaisla275]

I love the Comments section because I didn't have to watch an 11.5 minute video to learn what you just told me. I'm surprised a boat isn't on the list. Almost everyone regrets buying a boat; why should retirees be any different?

[@spivvo]

Three years into my retirement and I have just put my second home in the French alps on the market. I bought it in my 40s after meeting a retired man who spent his winters in tbe alps and thought “that is what I want to do when I am his age”. What I didn’t forsee was that I would move my primary residence from urban London to beautiful sprawling countryside and love it so much that the appeal of ‘escaping’ the city to my French alpine bolthole has totally vanished. I’d add that paying bills for a property that I we barely use does not sit well with retirement. I’d recommend ensuring that your primary residence is in a place that you want to retire to and not buy a second home…. then invest the money you would have spent into income generating investments.

[@your_royal_highness]

I have found as a retirement planner that all of my clients do not overspend. They do the opposite in fact. They actually underspend. The habits they accrued in life absolutely spill over in retirement. I have told most of my clients to spend more. Happiness in life, not just in retirement is really about the quality of your life and that mostly entails interpersonal relationships. Buying experiences like that great trip is another big component of happiness in retirement so I encourage it. We budget for it. To give an example of how people react to my encouragement to spend more was from a widowed lady in her mid 60’s. She told a friend who was also a client that I had suggested she spend more. What did she do? She bought a new couch. I have told several clients that I am available for adoption if they do not want to spend. I do agree with NOT giving cash or other expensive gifts unless they are certain to be able to afford it.

[@MrDuncl]

My Mother told a financial planner that her ambition was to buy a new stair carpet. Unfortunately due to circumstances like needing a stairlift a couple of years later she never go around to getting her new carpet despite having enough money to buy it 500 times over. I hope you client enjoys her couch. Furniture was one thing my parents didn't scrimp on.

[@your_royal_highness]

@@MrDuncl me it’s cars. Good news is I can afford it.

[@johnpro2847]

indeed ..a friend left a fortune for her daughter to spend after she passed.Problem is, you do not know the time or the date.

[@marinazagrai1623]

nrs...we are creatures of habit in the end. We spend our working life being somewhat frugal, we cannot change just because we are retired.

[@your_royal_highness]

@@marinazagrai1623 of course!

[@Hazwaste63]

Helps when your spouse and you are on the same page. I think I'm fortunate in that respect.

[@KatyInNH]

We chose a small 10 year old camper van as our second home several years before retirement. I did lots of research before buying and have loved having it. We are longtime campers. It is our extra car and has been wonderful to have especially during Covid. We get multiple uses from it as both a vehicle and rolling condo. We really like that we can easily take our dog with us and have a place to cook as well while traveling since I have food allergies. It is not for everyone, but works well for us.

[@pcsteve6072]

There are many ways to RV. We purchased a small trailer with all the essentials as we approached retirement ( when we had time to use it). We have averaged 4 months a year traveling the US and Canada. The big rigs are nice, but aren't necessary. Safe travels!

[@ariwithlove]

This is my absolute dream. We’re in our 40s and this is my goal!! Thanks for sharing!

[@BillGreenAZ]

I hope to retire at the end of 2023. I bought a school bus and am turning it into an RV. I bought it just in case I lost my job for an extended period of time, I could rent out my house and have a place to live. Sort of an insurance policy so I wouldn't be living with friends again. I was unemployed for 5 months during Covid but I'm lucky I didn't have to use that plan. I'm glad that's working out for you. After we retire, it's important to stay social instead of staying at home all the time. There are several programs for nomads where you can join a caravan to have a group of people to be around for that purpose.

[@googleuser868]

We just use our car with a cooler in the trunk and window shades. Enjoying a cheap retirement.

[@cjhoward409]

That’s what my husband and I might do. Either a van OR a small travel trailer as we already have a truck to pull it. And it can double as a little guest house on our 5 acres. 😊

[@CharetteRose]

Stocks are falling and bond yields are rising, but markets still don’t seem convinced the Federal Reserve will pursue plans to keep increasing interest rates until inflation is under control. I'm still at a crossroads deciding if to liquidate my $117k stocck portfolio, what’s the best way to take advantage of this bear market?

[@Lettogle109]

The strategies are quite rigorous for the regular-Joe. As a matter of fact, they are mostly successfully carried out by pros who have had a great deal of skillset/knowledge to pull such trades off.

[@Judithmoy109]

I enjoy my day to day market decisions being guided by a portfolio-coach, seeing that their entire skillset is built around going long and short at the same time both employing risk for its asymmetrical upside and laying off risk as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, coupled with the exclusive information/analysis they have, it's near impossible to not outperform, been using a portfolio-coach for over 2years+ and I've netted over $300k .

[@priyankamahatma6672]

Please can you leave the info of your investment advisor here? I’m in dire need for one.

[@Judithmoy109]

VALERIE JEAN ZWOSTA That’s my licesed Financial advisor you can easily look her up, Thank me later!

[@priyankamahatma6672]

Thanks, I merely looked her up on Google and was highly impressed by her credentials; I got in touch with her because I need all the help I can get. I just set up phone call.

[@wudgee]

Retired and got a bigger house. It’s terrific, I have a room for my hobbies and space around the house so I don’t have nuisance neighbours anymore. Upsizing has made us live the dream.

[@Dbb27]

As a Realtor in S Fl it always amazed how buyers of second residences thought they could rent their places in the off season. Thank you for mentioning that point. If you need to rent it to offset the costs you should never have bought to begin with.

[@mbcraig2]

Yes, renting is so much more economical for vacation stays than owning a property!

[@67daltonknox]

@@mbcraig2 Not always. My Mammoth condo costs me $11 to 12,000/year to run. I use it for 3 to 4 months of the year. Renting a condo there is $1,000/night. Do the math... The value of the condo has gone up 70% since I bought it.

[@debweissler7808]

You are spot on about a second home. We made that mistake and after the novelty wore off, it just became another house to take care of. It sat empty for months because after retirement we found more and more things to do at our primary home, and the cottage went unused. Other mistakes: an inground pool & a Jeep Wrangler!

[@cashflow68]

I found out that the older I got, that less is more. I would rather invest in dividend aristocrat stocks and enjoy the dividends. If the stock no longer meets my criteria, I can sell it with a click of a button.

[@martyi398]

We have an in ground pool in the backyard literally, the previous owners had it filled in with dirt and gravel, as they grew older they could no longer keep up with the maintenance, (cost them $7,000) The Jeep Wrangler has one of the best auto resale value’s on the market, you would have no problem getting most if not more of your money back than what you paid for it, especially the way the market is these days

[@debweissler7808]

@@martyi398 my pool is being filled in as we speak! Not as bad as a boat, but expensive to maintain for just 2 1/2 months a year. And the Jeep sold for what I paid for it! 😃

[@derekmorin6680]

@@martyi398 yes on the resale, but the ride quality and comfort is horrible.

[@rabokarabekian409]

@@martyi398 The Jeep Wrangler Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 25th out of 26 for compact SUVs. Yep, get rid of it.

[@johnmason6213]

We are nearing retirement and made one of the worst possible decisions, my wife got a horse. We could analyze it all day long as financially stupid but sometimes you gotta live your life.

[@jimtaylor4302]

I have been retired for 22 years and have done just about all of these 'mistakes' . We did downsize our big house. This did save us about $1000 every month since then. In those 22 years, I have gone through 3 classy convertibles.. We travel south every winter to our favorite trailer park and most years book an ocean cruise. We have 9 grandchildren and my wife insists that we set things up so that their education will be paid for because "We have more money than we will be ever able to spend". I know that she is right , but it still does not sit well with me. After a lifetime of scrimping and saving it is hard to change. We have always lived well and continue to do so. The secret as I see it is to do buy all these things but to never go in debt to do so. If you 'borrow' from your nest egg but do not pay it back before you need to borrow from it again, then you are a bad credit risk and you nest egg should not lend to you.

[@jvolstad]

I'm retired from the Army, retired from my civilian profession (software developer). I have always lived a frugal lifestyle. Today I am a volunteer at my local VA Hospital, working directly with our hospitalized veterans. Most of my estate is going to charity after I pass away. This is the way to live. BTW, I am a Senior Citizen student at the local Community College 🤪.

[@billb.2673]

7. An expensive boat. Rarely does one encounter such a money depleting animal. Virtually every aspect of boat ownership is an expensive, reoccurring expense...fuel, insurance, routine maintenance, repairs, mooring fees, winter storage.....it goes on and on.

[@timdowney6721]

I’ve always liked this description of just about any boat; a hole in the water into which you pour money.

[@bobv5806]

@@timdowney6721 The same goes for airplanes.

[@peterharris3096]

Not for kayaks or canoes, about the same investment as taking up cycling and helps with fitness and relaxation.

[@alansach8437]

On the other hand, a cheap boat may be good. When I retired I found out that my boss was selling an old wooden motorboat for 500 bucks. It was in decent shape and the motor ran good. It came with a trailer to haul it down to the water. We bought it, painted it, and had the time of our lives virtually every summer weekend for five or six years. We never had to worry about taking it in shallow water, getting a scratch on it, or anything. Just fun. We would run it up on the beach at secluded locations where the fancy boats wouldn't try, and have picnics. We would take in in narrow and shallow channels without a second thought. Never regretted buying it. We only got rid of it because we were moving away from the water. My old boss bought it back from me for 700.00! Guess he saw how much fun we were having! Same thing with an RV. If you are going to buy one, don't be a snob! Buy an old one. Buy one on the smaller side, that gets decent milage and is easy to drive. You are probably only going to use it a few weeks a year. Let others take the big depreciation hit! Fact is, you can find RVs 10 or even 20 years old in decent shape, with less than 100,000 miles on them for a song and a dance. And the appliances etc. have all proved their reliability. It's amazing how many problems folks have with brand new RVs. Ask yourself, am I buying this to have fun, or to impress people? If the former, you will have way more fun, for way less, with an old one. Just like the boat, you aren't constantly freaking out about a nick or a ding!! You can just relax and have fun.

[@jamesrogers9747]

If you purchase emotionally, true. If it is a big part of your shared retirement plan and you have budgeted for it without going into debt to do it, it is not a wrong purchase. Our 1,000 Monte Carlo scenarios delivered a 100% chance of success while owning an expensive yacht outright.

[@AdebayourQuadri]

Acquiring a stock is easy, but buying the right stock without a time-tested strategy is incredibly hard. Hence what are the best stocks to buy now or put on a watchlist? I’ve been trying to grow my portfolio of $160K for some time now, but my major challenge is not knowing the best entry and exit strategies. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

[@ellieynsunza5293]

buy index funds....preferably an S and P 500 fund!

[@Summerslake]

In these years of high inflation this is a very simple procedure I've done for years. Pay early, often & plus hundreds more on the PRINCIPAL on your mortgage. In 2022 I made sixteen (16) payments versus only twelve (12). This is particularly important if the property's on an ARM. NEVER BUY A NEW CAR. PERIOD!

[@davegibbs6592]

Well said , been retired for a long time and have done almost everything on list. No regrets on most but can see where it is easy to get in trouble. Feel lucky that our primary home is in a beach community where we enjoy every day and hate to leave.

[@myvalium1]

I’m getting ready to retire in 2 months. Worked hard for 42 yrs - and was fortunate enough to enjoy many things on your list along the way. Now that I’m older - it’s great to not want much. Our needs are much simpler these days. Having said that - the advice here makes a lot of sense. You need to be realistic and project out on what you can and can’t afford, based upon your age and financial picture.

[@kesayo]

Same here. I was lucky enough to have gotten all that out of my system in my 40s. Now I just want to enjoy the rest of my life without worrying about expenses or work or doing what other people want me to do. The best thing money can buy is freedom. And the more expenses you have the less freedom you're gonna have.

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

Are you kidding?! The older I get the more I want want want…to experience all the things I missed while I had my head down raising and putting three children through university. Now that I have time for myself I feel that it’s fast disappearing. Time is fleeting and you don’t realize it until you’ve just about used it all up.

[@gawainborghi7257]

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[@josephstevens9888]

I was raised by parents who were children of the Great Depression. WW2 dominated their high school years. They paid off their mortgage years ahead of schedule, and always bought their cars with cash - basic model at year end clearance sales. They pounded into me and my siblings the importance of living below our means and saving and investing our money. By nature and nurture I'm far too fiscally conservative to buy into any of the categories that were discussed, however I know people who have made some of these mistakes.

[@653j521]

People who had lived through the Great Depression seemed to be either extremely frugal because you never knew when disaster might strike again, or they decided they can be happy with or without much money, it's all the same to them, because hey things work out if we all stick together. My uncle, who suffered real want living in a big city with no land and few food resources, was the former, and my father, who lived in a small town with some land and enough food resources to give generously to the needy, was the latter. Most, though, avoided the stock market. 🙂

[@joyanderson8646]

My parents too!!! Paid off 2 houses & only had 4 new cars 2 trucks, 2 cars in 51 yrs they were married, recycled, up cycled, ate mostly at home. When they first retired they traveled & went out to eat for breakfast & dinner. They enjoyed themselves until they got sick Daddy diabetes 2, renal failure, Momma senile dementia & high blood pressure, mini strokes!!!

[@scottfinn6788]

A motor home. I did buy one, a used one. Paid $69,900 and sold it a year later for $80,000. Bought it right. Had a couple nice trips that we are glad we took. But having to think about the unit while in storage took too much of my thought time. It needed to be started and run ever few weeks. Mice got into the insulation once. Had a crappy recall and at the time had to drive an hour to a certain repair shop. The nicest thing about it was stopping at rest stops. We could lie down and actually rest. I used to think staying at hotels was a hassle hauling suitcases in and out but compare that to hooking up sewer, water, electric, cable. So now I am motor home free. I no longer have to think about it, repair it, clean it inside and out pre and post trips, drive it every 2 weeks or other wise screw with it. Its like a second retirement. It was a grand experiment and we went to some fun places where hotels are not right around the corner.

[@wendylang2360]

From Australia- I have seen this happen a few times. Another factor is the relationship aspect - while the idea of just the two of you enjoying retirement sounds romantic, truth is that a lot of couples where both have been working just haven't been together for long periods of time in a limited space & there is not a lot of opportunity to have your own space in a camper - you can't slip out & have a coffee with friends because you are on the road away from them. Take off the rose-coloured glasses & think about how this will really play out before making the big expensive purchase. 😅

[@blockmasterscott]

I'm retired, and pretty much followed everything that you said. The only thing that I'll spend extra money on is business class when the wife and I visit her family over seas. I'm just too old to sit in a small seat for a 17 hour flight. Everything else in life though I'm very frugal. And I'm debt free.

[@barrymorrie2544]

same here business class on Philippines air line 350 airplane is top notch

[@cashflow68]

Fantastic, I 100% agree with you! I went to China 8 yrs ago and was lucky enough to get a seat by the emergency door. The one thing I had to agree to was to help with an emergency evacuation. I had the same seating arrangement returning. Not first class, but saved a lot of money and a lot more leg room.

[@lloydpriddy4697]

@@cashflow68 as

[@covercalls88]

I have flown over seas many times on the 380 and I always get the seats in the upper deck, for one it is shared by first class so the number of people are low, boarding and exiting is quick. The deck down below is a cattle call.

[@jant4741]

Play the points

[@susanne9602]

Do NOT move to be closer to your grown children and grandchildren unless it is a location where YOU would choose to live even if you had no family there. Your grown children are still working and will probably move for job relocations....and there you are stuck in place you would have never imagined living alone.

[@megapangolin1093]

Interesting and helpful insight into what ends up being the most important age- the age of self determination. I happily do not do any of these things. Life balance is about balancing everything and not craving excess. Thank you for this information. Love your paced, calm presentation and clear diction.

[@abhayvadhavkar2231]

Some of the best advice ever! Adding to that, expensive cars and clothing brings unwanted attention potentially making you a target for robbery and violence at an age where you are going to be less likely to fight off a 20 year old. Do not buy items, especially cars that message, "I am rich".

[@YFolermira]

I'm nearing retirement in three years, and despite having solid companies in my portfolio, my profits have stagnated in this uncertain market. Are there any calculated profit opportunities in this recession?

[@antonnohr]

Generating substantial profits, particularly in a bear market, involves employing intricate strategies that are best executed by seasoned market experts.

[@Rodxmirixm]

Hello, how do i reach out to your advisor ....

[@Jason9o669]

I'm not usually one to make recommendations, but there are numerous freelance wealth managers available. I've been working with "Stacey Lee Decker" for approximately four years, and she has delivered solid returns. If she aligns with your preferences, you might consider her services.

[@richdouglas2311]

What recession?

[@antonnohr]

Obviously there’s a recession going on now. Lets be honest!

[@csjames69]

Buying a brand new car by borrowing money and putting it on a mortgage over twenty five years is one of the dumbest things that I have heard. Borrowing money for a depreciating asset spread out over twenty five years makes no financial sense. True story.

[@TH-eb5ro]

I have been planning on living to 100 since I was ten. I know so many that went for that extra home or retirement destination place and then a few years later were selling. Visiting a place is not the same as living there. My husband is continually pushing to get us to get more, do more. I am done spending all my time taking care of these things. Number one thing to anticipate is health issues and what it takes to support changes in health.

[@keithnichols7926]

These are six epurchases that have never tempted me in any way. I'm a 90-year-old bachelor, retired since 1989, who never received more than $40K per year in salary. I have a modest investment account and receive the social security pension, which total about $65K per year. So you can see why the six purchases haven't seduced me. I'd be hard-pressed to afford a room in a nursing home, which is probably about $7K per month nowadays.

[@msgfrmdaactionman3000]

Man, that's a long story for people that never had that happen to them. My personal tip, don't buy a car on credit. Treat it like a credit card and have a zero balance. I've done that since my 30s.

[@joecampbell2529]

Absolutely...Never owe money on a depreciating asset.

[@nikm2045]

Seriously. That was the longest 11 & 1/2 minutes of long winded explanation I wish to spare anyone from having to sit through. Summary, don’t buy: 1. Expensive car 2. Bigger house 3. Expensive trips 4. Presents 5. Cash gifts 6. Vacation home

[@alanjameson8664]

And run the car into the ground--or to put it another way, until it is no longer economical to maintain.

[@yonemitsu1]

We bought car new traded in our car paid 4% interest and did not take money out that was getting more than 4%

[@paulmoss7940]

Lol. Just bought myself a nice ten year old Corvette. At 63, my second one since retiring at 57 . I'm divorced and my son is grown. My bud asked me if I was gonna leave my bag for someone else to spend. Decided I could afford my dream car after all. I paid cash cause that's how I roll. Its a blast. And all these ladies that seem to be plentiful and friendly..... should be on your list at #1 because they can be more dangerous to your bottom line than some of those tangible assets .

[@jtidema]

The Vacation Home concept isn't just economic, though. It's having spent 60 years vacationing in hotel rooms, FINALLY having your own place... priceless... Also, the idea that the best times for us are the best times for renters may not be everyone's case. We love being in the Caribbean when hardly anyone is there. Summer is super busy, because everyone with kids has summer vacation and the trade winds bring cool air that we don't get in the humid east coast... So you have no trouble renting by the night in many resort areas in the 'slower' season.

[@cariwaldick4898]

My in-laws bought an RV after retirement. They planned to travel the country, seeing friends and family. Gas went up in price, and they sold it after less than 2 years for a loss. I saw another retired couple who bought a small restaurant. They had run restaurants before, and wanted to build one up and sell it to increase their financial security. They found they were too old to keep up the pace, they had trouble finding good employees, and after two years it was up for sale. Then there are the motorcycles, 4 wheelers, boats, and expensive collections that can suck up a lot of money. It's good to remember we're not kids anymore. Just because you can now complete your comic book collection....doesn't mean you should. Fall off a motorcycle after 60, and you'll get a lot more than road rash.

[@sparknut5338]

Motorhomes are expensive to buy, expensive to use and expensive to maintain and store. They depreciate quickly.

[@brodiemasoon3339]

I've stopped buying gifts to family. I gave them a one year notice so they wouldn't be surprised. They truly didn't care at all. We have nice holidays with all the special foods and treats and enjoy each others company.

[@johnny-z]

My advice, keep buying real estate. They aren't making any more and the values continue in an upward trajectory. Rates are high and so are prices - Wait till the rates drop... In many instances you can own real estate and not even rent it out and still make money on the gains.

[@Vixiefox]

I worked for the Post Office for 33.5 years and was able to retire with full benefits last year at age 56. The wife retired soon after me after 33 years as a nurse aid. We were far from wealthy, but comfortable. We didn't live extravagent lifestyles, and saved for retirement. We set a goal to retire to a warm climate, so ended up in Florida. Even though the house is smaller than we had before, it did cost more initially, but the coast of living here is less, especially on property taxes. Due to careful planning we were able to pay cash for this house, and we did get money from the sale of our other house, which was close to being paid off. I did get a nice 6 digit inheritance this year, but didn't go crazy. Only thing I bought was a new car, and a modest one. So now we have a paid off house and car and no debt, money in the bank and money in retirement accounts. Our monthly expenses are a fraction of what they used to be, so even though I receive a smaller income than before, it is more than enough to cover my monthly expenses, and I have money in reserve in case of an emergency. So overall it is good advice to not overdo it, you don't need a big fancy house or car to be happy, just careful planing and not overdoing it.

[@UncaDave]

Are you interested in adopting? Can I call you Dad? Ha Ha! Sounds like you made good choices. Also Publix is just the most wonderful grocery store to shop in especially the bakery. FL has much to offer and places to see and visit. They also have great state parks for camping too. Over 65 and a resident you get a 50% discount to stay in them. I pull my little camper all over FL and have so enjoyed the parks. One of my favorites is Highland Hill SP near Sebring. It’s just beautiful and people are great. Also Blue Spring SP as in the winter the manatees hang out there.

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

Hope you saved a 1/3rd of that inheritance as Uncle Sam WILL be knocking at your door. Overall though...you sound blessed. Enjoy! (Side note: I may end up being a "winter bird" and go to FL for a few months of the year possibly....we'll see. I haven't escaped the rate race yet....but I"m working on it.

[@amyyates8273]

I’m only 50 but found myself nodding along to the entire video. You really distill so much important information down to the essence of good financial advice. Thank you!

[@edmundmcgrath213]

50 is old. Please prepare for the reaper.

[@vickyburton2434]

We have spent so much money helping our kids and we are done. We are down sizing and simplifying our lives. We will be retiring 2-3 years and are embracing the things we have and not worrying about the things that impress others. I always remember status is: buying things you don’t need with money you don’t have for people who care nothing for you. Thank you for this video!❤

[@Natalieneptune469]

Investing in alternative income streams that are independent of the government should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. Stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment.

[@Robertgriffinne]

Very true! I've been able to scale from $350K to $650K this red season because my FA figured out Defensive strategies to protect my portfolio and profit from this roller coaster market.

[@PhilipMurray251]

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[@Patriciacraig599]

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[@thegbgfamily]

Yes but that's another KZbin clip.

[@mikaelcronholm]

Rental property in attractive locations. Small! Will be attractive in good and bad times. Good times, kids move from home. Bad times, people trade down. Monthly income, plus appreciation.

[@Cajundaddydave]

Excellent advice! We nearly always drove nice-but-used cars, don't eat out much, and saved a ton. Retired in 2020 and downsized the home, no debt, no vacation home, no boat, our gifts are experience-based, not stuff. We do enjoy travel and that is our one vice but we choose our travel frugally, often within the US. As long as we don't do anything incredibly foolish I expect we are in good shape.

[@lashlarue59]

I'm impressed. Usually on these lists of stupid things to do I almost always do 1 or 2 of them but in this case I'm doing none of them.

[@magmomwise]

Very good advice. I retired last year. All my dream plans are on hold due some issues out of my control but this is giving me a reality check on my plans and I'm adjusting my retirement plans to better fit my budget. "Oh well Life Goes On".

[@FigaroHey]

I like to watch a UK TV show called "Escape to the Country." Most of the people on the show are retirees and they are always looking for three or more bedrooms, two or three living rooms, a huge kitchen and often they ask for a place with no neighbors or in a small village which has a pub or possibly a church for the sake of social life. It's like they think they are thirty-year-olds. I look at these 4,000-square-foot barn conversions with vast two-story windows and skylights and stairs, sometimes with an upsidedown layout of living areas upstairs, and I'm amazed that they are not saying, "Who is going to vacuum all this? Who is going to clean the glass? How will we change a lightbulb? Where is the nearest doctor? On Houzz, often the people adding to their houses, typically an enlarged kitchen or family room are people whose kids are grown and gone. They enlarge their houses or upsize with the idea that they will have plenty of room "when the kids come to visit with the grandchildren." Maybe the kids aren't even married or live far away or even abroad, but they shop for a fantasy of a huge house with "plenty of room for entertaining large family gatherings" that will no doubt either rarely happen or be way too much work for them to pull off and within ten years of retirement they will need to move again.

[@AhJodie]

I love this because it helps me be real and not have guilt. My income is cut into one third of what it was now that I am retired, and I loved getting all sorts of things for my family, and me too, but... I am finding that it is quite an adventure to realize that these people are perfectly able to get most of those things for themselves and feel proud for doing so. I am my biggest problem because I frequently got carried away with online shopping or anywhere, so... I have been a lot more of other activities, like going to the park, and even making my own videos etc.... it is very interesting to do some soul searching about what it is I am doing and how great life actually is... just the way it is. Love to you!

[@galex5060]

Great advice! I retired at 57 in 2018. All my funds are carefully invested and reviewed regularly. My annual budget is $43K even though I could spend much, much more, and I always aim to spend less; I make it a fun challenge to beat the budget and give myself a small reward when I do. If I buy something new, it is only to replace something that is broken and can't be fixed (my Dyson stick cleaner is hanging on with tape and rubber bands and it still does the job). I maintain everything meticulously and do all my own chores. Bought a new car 3 years ago; but it was a demo model (500 kms on the dial) and saved $5000 dollars. It is a Mazda CX-3 and will last me 10+ years. Love it. I could afford a BMW or a Mercedes. It's only a car folks, and I don't need anything more. I always comparative shop and do my research and find the best deal. I have a rolling budget which is planned for 5 years in advance. Everyday, I update it with every single purchase (even if it is a cup of coffee). I also have a savings spreadsheet which is updated daily. This takes me a few minutes. In this way I have saved thousands by watching every cent I spend. I have friends who spend and spend and spend and at the end of the year have no idea where it went. I made a pact with everyone; no gifts. I don't give and don't expect anything in return. However, I do donate to charity regularly. Have a nice lunch or dinner with friends instead. We all have too much and most of the time give the wrong gift anyway. I regularly declutter and if I buy something, something else has to go. Read Marie Kondo - you'll understand! Experiences are much more important. At insurance time, I always go on-line and look for a better offer. I usually change insurers every year. It has saved me thousands. Same for energy (gas and electricity). People are usually too lazy to bother. You don't have to be loyal to any company. I have done some extra casual work when I felt like it and picked up a few thousand here and there. I see below that some say you could be sick and die early and not have enjoyed your money. But that's not the point. Who knows what will happen in life. When you die you don't know what you did anyway. It's irrelevant. Just live wisely and remember about all the things you did and now you wonder was it really worth it anyway. We have this enormous fear of missing out (FOMO). This is all not to say that I have a boring life. I go out to eat at least twice a week and don't scrimp; nice wine (one glass will do); always nice food. I have NETFLIX and DISNEY+ and AMAZON. I have a great MacBook Pro (did save $400 on purchase price) and iPhone. I buy well and buy quality. I dress well. I see friends. I go to the gym 6 times per week to maintain my health and fitness (feel like I am 30 again). I believe in future proofing everything. Finally, it's my life and I don't care what other people think. Their opinions are about them. I live well and carefully and I am not dependent on anyone.

[@1stamendmentmedia464]

Thanks for sharing! I'm looking to retire in 2 years at 56. I am willing to live without some "material" items (more like, have everything I need but be wise about it, and I already do) to have the time and freedom for the gym, outdoors, volunteering in the dog rescue community, etc. I'll have a budget of 50k a year in retirement.

[@CheckThisOut77]

Family?

[@kevin7151]

Geoof, great segment as always. Another dimension to consider when owning a second home is that one is compelled to actually use it versus traveling elsewhere. If you have sunk that expense of the second home, you often think about its utilization versus other vacation options. With respect to changing residences upon retirement, people seriously need to consider what their world will look like in 10-15 years forward. One should focus on ensuring they live on one level (preferably ground level if no elevator) and that all living needs can be satisfied living on one floor. As time marches on, it gets challenging to go up and down staircases. From my own experience, this is either lost on people and/or they are in denial of the aging process.

[@eemcm6512]

@Kevin-Both valid points. A number of years ago, we threw around the idea of a vacation home, either mountains or beach. We abandoned it when we started considering the logistics of upkeep on a place maybe hundreds of miles away, which we may or may not actually use all that much, in a location we’d effectively be locked into. Re the primary residence, DH and I are having that ongoing conversation currently. The current dwelling isn’t a viable option for the very reasons you mention-split-level, no way to have a master suite on the main level-so we’re considering the options both in our area and elsewhere.

[@kevin7151]

@@eemcm6512 Wise move to get in front of it. I am in a traditional colonial home, with all bedrooms upstairs. Many years ago, when my wife and I were looking at homes, we saw quite a few where elderly people moved their bedroom into their dining room area so they could function on one floor. That certainly works if you have a full bath on the first floor. Best to you and the family.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

Also, don't have your home have only stairs at the entry. There may come a time when you can't handle them, or are even in a wheelchair. Plus your old dogs may not be able to handle stairs anymore, and you may be too old or small to lift them every darn time they need to pee. Buy a home with wheelchair ramps or build them.

[@rustykatt3870]

@@eemcm6512 Hi, would getting one of those stair master things help?

[@serenitysealed485]

My car is 5 years old. I travel only to see family. With a small inheritance I am buying my brother’s half of our mother’s home. I moved in with her to care for her with her dementia so she would not go to a nursing home.

[@pettytoni1955]

My mother and I each have more disposable income in retirement then we ever did while working. We've gotten in the habit of giving our kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews cash gifts. I believe we'll rethink that policy, particularly when they can't be bothered to spend time with us, and we live close by.

[@brad9092]

Good for you. They cannot appreciate the money snyway since they did not work for it.

[@MikeZMonroe]

Consider cash gifts into a 401k which you own but make them beneficiary. For every dollar they save - you match. You can limit the match. It instills a behavior and a constant reminder that your a integral part of their lives.

[@cleaninglady9410]

I have a rule re gifts to nieces, nephews, etc. If you can’t be bothered to send a thank you note (or even a thank you email), I can’t be bothered to give you any more gifts. 😊

[@alexstokowsky6360]

I don't give cash anymore because they just end up paying bills with the money and it doesn't "feel" like a gift in the end. I also don't let them buy the gift and just reimburse them either for the same reason. I don't give any gifts which I cannot wrap up and hand to them. I will take you out to dinner but I will not give you a gift card for dinner. This way there is memory and connection of the gift with YOU, the giver, and you deserve that.

[@1whitecottagelife770]

I actually canceled my Amex platinum card. The annual fee was $395, which I thought was insane, but my husband said that it's a business card, business expense, whatever. They raised the fee to $695/year. We canceled, they immediately came back lowering the fee to $395. We're not interested anymore and found out that they are getting cancellations in droves

[@lorenwillis425]

I just don't get the "value" proposition that Amex offers. Get a Chase Marriott card, pay $55-95 a year, and get a free night at a property every year for the annual fee, get points to earn more free nights with the spending on the card, pay it off each month, no interest.

[@cber5077]

Credit cards that give points/rewards are free. Why would you ever pay to have a credit card. My citi mastercard has a very generous cash balance program and a very high limit. So why would I ever want an Amex card.

[@lylestavast7652]

AMEX was once a good value for business travel, but not anymore in my experience...

[@yuckyool]

I handled my 92-year old father's finances and we're finally going to get around to cancelling his A.Platinum. What a waste.

[@eventhisidistaken]

My card has a modest fee, but it also basically reimburses that fee by paying for TSA pre-check (one per year, which means my wife and adult children whom we travel with all get to take advantage of it too). It also provides a lot of other travel benefits like no-fee foreign exchange (which I use as I do a fair amount of international travel) plus 2% back in addition to the usual travel insurance benefits that a travel-oriented card provides, so it's worth that modest fee to me. If it was several hundred a year, probably not, but it's pretty low, and the 2% vs 1.5% on most free cards, is made up quickly. ...capital one for those wondering

[@eringodog]

I do feel now& have always felt that my health is my greatest wealth/ thanks mom&dad

[@joesphcu8975]

I would be retiring or working less in 5 years and I just want to know best how people split their pay, how much of it goes into savings, spendings or investments. I earn around $165K per year but nothing to show for it yet.

[@alexyoung3126]

you're not alone, i'm part of the High Earners, Not Rich Yet (HENRY) not having much left after taxes, housing, and family costs.. not to mention saving for an affluent retirement.

[@lawerencemiller9720]

@simon fes very true! I started investing in 2016 and that same year I pulled a profit of about[$300,000] with no prior investing experience, basically all I was doing was seeking guidance from a financial-advisor, so you don't necessarily need to be a perfect investor, just have a professional assist you

[@stephaniestella213]

How can one find a resourceful FA, I buy the idea of employing their services, its a shame market crashes as of late have become a sort of habit for stocks

[@lawerencemiller9720]

My advisor is 'INGRID CECILIA RAAD'' In terms of portfolio diversity, she's a genius. You can glance her name up on the internet and verify her yourself. she has years of financial market experience.

[@stephaniestella213]

I just looked up INGRID CECILIA RAAD on the net and researched her accreditation. She seem very proficient, I wrote her detailing my Fin-market goals..

[@dansalas399]

Great advice from a very wise man! Be happy, work up to become and stay debt free, buy only what you need and if you get what you ‘want’ buy with cash. Live well and be generous with your loved ones but don’t be foolish. Set a budget to stay on course to enjoy the best years of your life!

[@davidfoulk3078]

I’m retired so no new car, no haircut, my wife cuts mine for free, no restaurants, no alcohol and we’re in Florida loving life. You really can cut out a lot of things and not even realize that your being frugal!

[@HolySchmidt]

Nicely done David

[@cashflow68]

Nice, I’m still living below my means even though I’m financially free. Retired & debt free. I’m living off my dividends & waiting until I’m 70 to apply for SS. All dough, no show is my motto.

[@benh3427]

So true, we retired and done the same things like you but we did it in Hawaii 🤙

[@rubygreta1]

You can get beer for as little as 50 cents a can. It won't break you.

[@jglee6721]

I've been cutting my own hair for decades and I can cook better than most women. lol

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

Funny how most of the people that say/complain their neighbors have money but don't spend much, are the neighbors that don't have much money to spend.

[@kimprout1961]

Big money pit is the big motor home…dreaming of traveling to the kids and grandkids..kind of like a second home but always breaking down and getting stranded.

[@jimbouchilon389]

Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, you creat your own conditions, through your decision making ability. If you want good opportunities so you can make good decisions. It's simple. Start with small successes that you have complete control over. Continue that successful mindset throughout your day. People notice a positive attitude, and present opportunity to those who seem capable. Project capability, and when opportunity arises, prove your capabilities. There are rarely situations without opportunity, and those few unwinnable situations are completely of your own making, I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too 🙏🙏🙏

[@limburgerfarrell3499]

I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted,i became more better the moment i realized this.

[@Soboj-oy8me]

Yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate investment without a proper guidance of an expert can lead to greater loss too

[@nengsolavillasorda8519]

exactly! That's my main concern and what kind of investment can someone do with this increase economy turndown

[@jessicasaunder6965]

Hello I'm new here, what exactly kind of investment are you talking about here, I'm really interested too

[@theresathomas3849]

obviously these investment requires much cash and concentration to start.

[@brendanwalsh4748]

My kids live out of town and my enjoyment is to go see them and my grandkids. After listening to this podcast and others I look for a glimpse of what I can do now. I am exhausted and do not want to continue working. I am that employee that locks the door at the end of the day. Regrets now - that I did not take care of me - I just kept working. I hope people will read this and realize - time to take care of you!!! It’s our responsibility to do so.

[@cherylhampton9292]

Thanks for sharing. I sit here, 45 years old worked hard for so many years, kids grown - well educated, house paid for, no debt - bought a new vehicle and will pay off. But.....no savings for retirement. So mad at myself that I worked all these years and did not take care of my retirement. Just worked and the years flew.

[@coreytodd5949]

[@brendanwalsh4748]

@@coreytodd5949 Thank You Wise Soul Stay Blessed

[@brendanwalsh4748]

@@cherylhampton9292 There's always time to start, goodluck..

[@michaelkalon1025]

@@brendanwalsh4748 Thanks for the outlook. You should do well and research for a reliable broker to invest with, from there you can grow your portfolio and see your dream come through^

[@craigsawyer6453]

Don't buy a "Peter Pan" home when you retire. Your to going to be able to take care of a high maintenance home in your golden years. Shop wisely.

[@RonDevito]

First time here and glad I stumbled upon this video. Sage advice especially regarding vacation homes, cars, and travel.

[@mburgess2829]

My parents bought a timeshare when they retired that they now can’t travel to and it’s been impossible to get rid of.

[@kjtp01]

Did you not try those timeshare liquidating companies you see advertised everywhere. They charge a fee but no more maintenance fees for us anymore. we had a nice Marriott timeshare bought a long time ago and we used it but certainly didn't get our moneys worth out of it. Good luck

[@jeff022889]

Solid advice, I have been seriously planning for retirement the last 15 years and would hate to fall into a trap of spending foolishly. When I was young I thought I could work until I die. Now that I'm older, I know that's not going to happen.

[@criticalthinker8374]

How we thought getting older was like when we were young, turns out to be rather different.

[@mangos2888]

I agree with all of these except maybe vacations. The world is so diverse and we only have one lifetime to see it. No one needs a month-long vacation, but experiencing different cultures and sites has to be personally fulfilling.

[@discoverglobeliving]

Thanks for the heads-up! Avoiding regrets in retirement is crucial.

[@robertdavenport7802]

RIght after I retired, I ran into an old work friend who'd retired a few years earlier. He said something which struck me as wise, so I'll pass it on as best I remember. "It takes a few years to settle into living on retirement income. Just take your time and you'll figure it out."

[@happytraveller2122]

That’s true.

[@tedroesch9133]

About 2 years before my retirement date I started living like I was retired on my "planned income". One year later the company was resold and trimmed in size and I was pushed out the door a year earlier than I had planned. No biggie, I was on my retirement budget and easily adjusted my new sleeping hours 😁😁😁. 👉 In the mid-80s I went to an investment seminar, the speaker said check obituary ages, if people die a year before or a year after their retirement age (65) they may have died of 'Financial Stress'.

[@robertdavenport7802]

@@tedroesch9133 Glad you made it through the 'Stress.' :)

[@inaperfectworld8087]

How about time to adjust to being retired.

[@robertdavenport7802]

We drove around Canada for two months, that did the trick.

[@RetiredPilot]

We have been retired for 15 years and we have found the best thing is to change as little as possible and have planned well ahead. When we retired we had no debt two adult children who we educated and set them on their way. We owned a country home fully paid for and although no pensions we had saved and invested wisely. We bought a mobile home in Florida that had low taxes and low monthly carrying cost. We sold it two years ago to be able to see more of the country and now rent in the winter. Most of our income comes from investments with dividends providing a good deal of it. We adjust our annual spending depending on market conditions and keep enough cash for 5 years of expenses. This may sound frugal but we have no worries and do live a good life. Your advise is well thought out and sound. If we live to be 100 so be it we will not go hungry. Cheers

[@6mtzhp55]

Fiancée (now wife)'s retired firefighter dad was saving money from carpentry sidework, trying to buy a Corvette. Kids were all successful off the back of the educations he sacrificed his dreams to pay for. Rallied everyone to pool our money and bought him a nice one. Not much of a hit for any one of us, and in fact meant more to him that way. I don't think there is another thing on your list he wants anyway, except #5 (he always, always tries to steal the check at the resturaunt).