This 59 Year Old's Advice Will Change Your Life

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*348 {Hammad}[Divyansh] This 59 Year Old's Advice Will Change Your Life

[@billt913]

I like how you gave Sylvie the time to answer at length. Your interview style was very natural and really highlighted the person you were talking with, not yourself. A lot of interviewers could learn from you.

[@joelopez2012]

I retired at 53 with a small pension. My wife did the same thing with no pension. We have been able to travel 8 times per year. Never looked back.

[@AnnaPinguin]

but you guys are healthy???

[@anthonybutler3157]

I retired at 57. Burned out from many years in non profit leadership work. My wife is older than I, so we wanted to enjoy retirement while we could. Retired on modest savings to portugal. We, too, travel regularly. We quit the rat race 6 years ago and haven't looked back.

[@torchy187]

Retired at 51. Not looking back.

[@liencali3018]

@@torchy187 Good for you. I retired at 55, never look back too.

[@Carolinagirl589]

Where do you travel to? How? Hotels? Camping? Cruises?

[@hsandechick]

Fan-freakin-tastic!! SemiRetired in ‘21, lost my spouse in ‘23. Selling off tons of things (why did we need 4 cheese graters??), but likely keeping the house as a US home base. Testing the waters with 4-6 week trips, here and there, but am itching to go for 6 months! Good for you girlie. Inspiring.

[@NZTiberius2023]

I really like this style of video Azul. Please do more like this when you meet other retirees on your travels.

[@cabeza187]

I agree. This is good content.

[@ElsaPeralta-m9f]

I agree too🎉

[@ChuckNorthSideGuy]

Love all your videos but this format of interviewing is absolutely wonderful. More please!

[@janitoronfire]

Ditto

[@chrisr6157]

Great video! I retired at 61 and enjoy my home and travel with my dog in a tear-drop camper. I have always been frugal and a saver so now I can enjoy my life and help my two sons if needed.

[@ChristopherEvans-650]

Highly believe in travel. I just retired last year at 56 years old. Fortunately, during the 2000's I had the opportunity to backpack all over the world having visited 56 countries over 10 years and then travel around the USA in my converted minivan from 2020 to 2023. I am kinda in that "Been there, done that" mood when it comes to travel. Currently, my retirement motivations are getting my body as fit and healthy as can be. Two goals for this year. Doing a marathon in late May, sub 2:55 and doing a 320 mile thru-hike in late September along Lake Superior to the Canadian border, the Superior Hiking Trail. Will be doing it with my niece. It's her turning 30 years old challenge.

[@jimborad7490]

Freedom 55! The dream is still alive!

[@sherberthere]

This...changed my attitude, my single 60yr old life outlook and ignited excitement for what i've always wanted to do, and allowing fear to interfere with traveling for way too long - THANK YOU!!

[@FIRED13]

You go, GIRL! So happy for you

[@annjean8709]

Agreed! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pepperh3697]

I like this type of video. Real people that have overcome the fear of retirement. Good job!

[@mikem.2688]

What an amazing and inspirational story. I'm 55 and my mortgage will be paid off in November. After that I will be getting out of this rat race and planning to travel!

[@TR4zest]

This was a great interview. I enjoyed meeting a retiree we can relate to. I retired at 55, 10 years ago. The best decision of my life. I was made redundant, and I decided to not seek re-employment. A few years later my wife retired, and life is great. If I have a struggle, it is spending our money while we can enjoy it. I hope Sylvie has a fabulous journey. The downsizing is really appealing.

[@dgmiller12]

This was very inspiring and makes me want to jump ship and start enjoying the youth of my senior years.. Thanks Azul..

[@bassplayer1966]

I'm retiring on March 31, leaving real good job but I'm done, burnt out, 38 years in same field.. time to chill!!

[@JazzQueen2024-b5r]

Congratulations! I plan to retire on 3/31, too! Less years than you, but burnt out and almost three decades in the same field as well. I am so ready!

[@HughJass-313]

How old?

[@joziewales1965]

Are you a pharmacist? 😅

[@1stamendmentmedia464]

April 4th for me 56 years old.

[@dphachey]

Count me in as another person with a 3/31 date!!! In the technology field for 43 years. So happy to be retiring at 63. Tough in the US, as I have to cover health care for the next 2 years.

[@smcgowan2008]

I retired at 47 from law enforcement and don’t regret it one bit!!

[@opsecclassified6469]

20 and out. Must have been federal.

[@ucanon2662]

Congratulations, and thank you for your service.

[@ucanon2662]

​@opsecclassified6469 Generally, most police officers working in local, county and state can retire after 20 years.

[@emmaf.3558]

I love this video and your guest! I’m 51 and have decided to retire in 3 months for many of the same reasons of your guest. I’m looking forward to it.

[@LisaR-l6u]

I am 60 years old Asian woman , retired in 2023, spend most time as solo traveler in Asia, agreed with Sophie comments. Nice interview.

[@MACOO7.]

'Trust Yourself'..no better simple words to solidify your/our journey.. beautiful & true

[@dcd6115]

She is such an inspiration. Thank you for this interview.

[@careym8437]

Azul this is my favorite video so far! LOVE the real life example. Thank you

[@guyetlaurence7142]

Merci Sylvie! Great interview, Azul; nice change from the usual, yet still very worthwhile. Enjoy yourselves!!

[@dstevens518]

Appreciate Sylvie taking the time and explaining her journey and rationale clearly. It's different seeing you interview someone, nice change of pace.

[@russellmcguire312]

Great interview Azul- listening to the so tired and advice of real people who have successfully retired early is super inspiring!

[@kristinbrooks_stand_tall]

I hope you interview more people like this. I enjoyed her testimonial.

[@elviragordon6592]

Favorite video. Retired at 59 when my husband died due to Covid... I soon want to be able to this soon.

[@KH-vw9yl]

Great to see you traveling showing us how a great life in early retirement can be. Having a guest is FANTASTIC! Thank you for showing us a new and exciting face in retirement that helps mirror your teachings. New to Azul? Like and subscribe! Daily videos dropped that are life changing and inspiring!!!

[@janiceg7661]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing, great interview! I’m 54 and am getting ready, so this inspired me. Health is my wealth. ❤

[@johnwigren4429]

@janiceg7661 I totally agree that if you don't have your health, you don't have anything.

[@oncall21]

Azul this is the best video you have put out. It’s one thing to talk in theory but to hear your examples from people who live these principles then it speaks a thousand words. It would be great to see more videos like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@BoGooden-jt3xu]

Great interview! I just recently retired at age 56 & can relate to almost everything she said

[@Ladyinred95]

Hey Azul, im a big fan of your content. Sometimes its just nice to hear your calm happy voice. Im 42 and not even close to retiring, however i really enjoyed this interview and love how she sold her house to travel. Wonderful to see the bravery

[@elziemcmillion]

Awesome job and you hit the nail on the head...STRESS I am a cycling instructor and the number of people attending my class that tell me afterwards. I needed this workout I was so stressful. So you are correct. Also dividends stock is a game changer. Go My Girl, looking beautiful.

[@gabriellisacoss6797]

Fantastic video. You are a natural interviewer, and Sylvie is very inspiring.

[@sue7760]

Thank you so much for this interview, Azul and Silvey. This came at just the perfect time for me, as I'm a single woman who is retiring next month and I just turned 57. I loved all the questions asked. I,too, am looking forward to personal growth through solo travel. This interview was super helpful. Thank you!

[@dwj-h3z]

Hey Azul, great video., as they all are. You, along with selected others made me take action in regards to retirement. I got financial advice, sorted my finances and on the 30th of September 2024 I resigned from 36 years of uniformed policing and the military. I have got rid of 80% of my "stuff" and three day later I purchased a one way ticket to the United States to start my travel retirement adventures.. Just amazing so far. no regrets. I'm a single 55 year old Australian male. Thanks Azul. Safe travels

[@MikeLyncheski]

Great questions and even better, well thought out answers from Sylvie. This provided clarity to me. Thanks

[@JC-21470]

Great Interview, this is really great to see, someone not scared to do things differently instead of the same old Boomer Retirement playbook! Please show more people like this that have the guts to do things differently and that can show there are many many ways to retire and you do not have to do it the way most do.

[@BabsBBee]

This was super interesting. I would enjoy seeing more interviews like this.

[@brikeclark4546]

Living her best life, good for you

[@Mountainrunnercpa]

What a fantastic interview!!! Great perspective on key points of retirement. Thanks Azul & Sylvie!!!! Barry 57 yrs old - on the edge of retirement.

[@ms.budgetmom8472]

Love this. More interview please 🎉🎉🎉

[@FIRED13]

There is just something magical about learning from others

[@paulag.751]

Great interview! Suggest having the person sit next to you, the same distance from the camera, so they too can be in focus.

[@bobm8135]

I think you need to do more interviews! This was great!

[@robertdittus1312]

This was great! I enjoy most of your videos and hearing Sylvie's perspective on things was really helpful. I like the casual Q and A format. For someone who is still finalizing the decision, it is great to hear some stories that support the thought of "Come on in! The water's fine!"

[@Regina_2WildHuskies]

Excellent interview! Really enjoyed watching. Nice job Azul!

[@ashjoma]

I’m 59, turning 60 this month. Watching with interest.

[@davidshearer6940]

Thanks for all the good advice. I watch you as a role model and really appreciate you having guests

[@dennisbennett7274]

Great video. The best way to let go of the fear of traveling is gaining knowledge, like this video. Additionally, before you go, know the area customs, like when is their sabbath and what do they do, what scams to be aware of, and to get from point A to point B within the community. The more you understand, the less intimidating it is. Great video.

[@aaronberg271]

My favorite video you've done. Great interview! Inspiring.

[@DenLD]

Great video. I sold everything and moved to Mexico in 2021. No regrets at all.

[@mish4181]

I retired at 55. Travel overseas once a year for two weeks. Love the life I created.

[@jonathanfoster2263]

I dont drip my dividends back into the equity. I have the dividends go into a interest bearing money market cash position that pays %4.7 interest and is liquid. I manually transfer what I need monthly. What I don't use over a certain amount I reinvest

[@andylowell7405]

Exactly what I plan to do. 14 months till retirement!!

[@bielicke04]

One of your best vids, Azul (and you’ve done a lot of them). Excellent. ❤

[@Scott-xf5xb]

Great interview. Do this more often please.

[@Mary-tj5qx]

This is the message i needed to hear today. Ty

[@MACOO7.]

me too

[@katedouza8425]

Hi Sylvie! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@selma5885]

Lost 4 years to COVID--still grieving that time loss. Have some health issues, but still trying to do some travel. I'm 63.

[@Carolinagirl589]

I lost 3 to 4 years as well of my time... making up for it now. Just came off of 3 cruises.

[@rudeawakening3833]

Same here - October of 22 had (3) consecutive spinal fusions . Now 64 and single and trying to “ figure it out “ .

[@TT-vu2pd]

Great Job Azul 👏🏻 a wonderful bonus to see you living your dream and meet Sylvie living hers 👌🏻 live in the Now as it's happening, Great inspiration ✨️ 56 now and thankful for all your service especially for people (like me) with no history or experience of financial professionals and dont know where or how to start. Greetings and Gratitude from Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️💚🍀 Stay blessed 🙌 both of you. Tony.

[@mscappel505]

I love hearing you talk with people who are actually doing it, especially with the added travel part. I'm sitting here watching and looking at how much is costs to live in other countries. Very inspiring!

[@JKSNY24]

This is a cool format! Would love to see and hear more about your travels and nomadic lifestyle. Thanks!

[@jerrycampbell-ut9yf]

My original retirement plan was to retire at 67, work part-time, and save money. However, high prices for everything have severely affected my plan. I'm concerned if people who went through the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am having now. The stock market is worrying me as my income has decreased, and I fear I won't have enough savings for retirement since I can't contribute as much as before.

[@Peterl4290]

I’m 62 and still working full time. I do enjoy my work, it provides me with purpose and has secured my financial future. Most people are too eager to retire as early as possible. Even if you do retire early, best to get a part time job for the reasons cited above, as well as following many if not all of the suggestions in this video.

[@Jamaal67i]

A lot of folks downplay the role of advlsors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for licensed advisors and came across someone of utmost qualifications. She's helped grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $$275k to $850K...

[@sabastinenoah]

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?

[@Jamaal67i]

Annette Christine Conte is the coach that guides me, you probably might have come across her before I found her through a Newsweek report. She's quite known in her field, look her up.

[@sabastinenoah]

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

[@alphabeta8403]

3:00 Passive income 5:20 Solo traveling 8:30 Stop wasting money

[@3920cruz]

To figure out to stop spending requires people to track what they spend their money on over the course of a year. Many people are afraid of doing this. Seeing it documented allows you go through the process to reconcile your financial plan to what we perceive we need versus what is necessary.

[@JermeyLyles]

Great video Azul, would love to see more like this with other retirees

[@mrdoodle8748]

Great interview. Happy travels Sylvia & be careful.

[@rupensir]

Way to go Azul ! Talk to more people it helps your audience see more practical cases applying your suggestions ❤

[@Rusty924]

more of this please if possible ❤

[@susan3434]

thank you, Syvie!

[@markt4605]

Although I won’t be traveling on 6 month jaunts, I will be traveling much more very soon. Retiring in April at 61.

[@AnnaPinguin]

you guys should do a group , because that will help others

[@mathteacherDrEd]

Retired at 56 and it is great especially after 62 and took social security and again at 65 with Medicare.

[@liencali3018]

I do the same

[@marie-claudelariviere1092]

Well done Sylvie! Glad to see other women achieving their early retirement goals. I have retired at 55 myself in 2019, without a pension. I planned and saved and invested for a good while and then pulled the plug. I live off my investments after studying how to decumulate. I am doing the things I love most, contribute to society in different ways and keep much better care of myself than I need before. One thing for me that helped remove the fear of retiring was to do a couple of years of a dry run living on my retirement budget before leaving my job. I also have a very clear plan going forward in terms of income sources to tap and when along my retirement journey. 😊

[@mariangreen9281]

Awesome!! So encouraging for me! I’ll be done in 6 weeks and have a few international trips planned!! One of the trips I go solo! I’m healthy now and ready to challenge myself !!

[@bassdojo]

This was extremely helpful and insightful. Appreciate that you are providing real life retirees who left the workforce earlier than the majority. Keep up the great content and shaking things up. Those on the fence ... take heed, you only have one life! You won't be on your death bed wishing you could go to work, fishing that project, check that last email. It will be all those regrets and that you wish you had more time to remedy. Have a plan, and stick to it.

[@ralphholiman7401]

I retired at 52. All it takes is early planning. I decided at 30 that I was going to retire at 50. It didn't work out like that, but I was able to retire at 52.

[@bubbashrimpx]

Nice! I retired two years ago right before I turned 57. Like to go on my monthly adventures, including travel. Still evaluating what home base is, as my adult kids are still in my area

[@juliejohnson1521]

Good for her! Impressive. No mention of medical insurance as usual, which I guess is not a worry when one is a Canadian citizen.

[@carriedouglas9933]

Pay out of pocket in Guatemala. You won’t go broke over a hospitalization or procedure.

[@sonja2584]

Thank you so much, thats what i needed now. ❤

[@stephtraveler7378]

great interview and you make a great point few others will admit: Rentals are not really passive income....However, dividend investing doesn't meet inflation.... Your subject pulled out of mutual fund equities (up 55% over last two years) to dividend stocks which only go 3% to 5%... all while real inflation (not the bogus CPI the government uses) is still around 8%... I applaud her decision to cut loose. But, I struggle with using dividends stocks as a passive income.

[@PaulsPhilippineAdventures]

I found watching KZbin videos on places that I wanted to travel to was extremely helpful. Getting to see others already living the life provided valuable information.

[@tinkerbell8507]

Very nice conversation 👍

[@Peter-c8y4n]

Great video! Love the perspective of your guest…

[@tizangambi3788]

Thanks for sharing, really vital information

[@williamfrench3796]

Thanks and safe travels Azul. Six more months until retirement!

[@haimshemtov7166]

Thank you Azul. Great video

[@Moyosonthemove]

Amazing enjoy your vacations

[@kaiman5307]

Good for the lady from Quebec

[@Contessa998]

She is so brave! God Bess! I don’t want to travel or retire ……too scared and maybe too lazy…lol. She is a very cool lady.

[@SK-lt1so]

A common theme is people are in work situations they hate. People should really think more carefully on their career decisions.

[@johnhernandez1235]

Good for her. Absolutely great insight

[@ianwhittaker3041]

Love this video and this format. A real win Azul, thank you!

[@ShibaInu4Me]

I am 68 and retired at 59.5 after I lost my job. I wasn't planning on retiring since I thought I needed to have more savings. Well, I didn't need more; I had enough. I do not need to draw from my IRA since I have sufficient annual income from pensions and social security.

[@CJ-rd5xl]

I really enjoyed the interview and was so inspired!

[@razkrat8803]

Good for her Bravo 🙌

[@Lilione111]

Good on her. Very brave. My fear would be if there’s a market crash, especially if it’s when you’re in your 70 or 80s & you lose most of the dividends. I guess you’d have a pension, but could you live on that? I’m guessing you’d live i. South America or Asia to reduce living costs.

[@slf5141]

Thank you for explaining the dividends

[@regmabe]

Salut from Quebec! Great interview Azul.

[@alfredonieto4412]

Great video! Yjank you so much for sharing all this experience

[@nanniecath528]

Great vid as a great reminder to retire early. I retired at 58 - 18 months ago. I realised I could quit. Never looked back.

[@slf5141]

Love this !

[@BeeGratefu1]

Thank you for sharing.