💰 TRUTH! Average Retiree Income: How Do You Compare?

[@JerryPinkas]

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[@billyjoejimbob56]

I have no desire to live in Florida. I don't like the politics, and most of the "senior" age residents are there to get away from the world they used to live in. I want to remain engaged in that world!

[@davidcattin7006]

It would take a WHOLE LOT of money to get me to move to that sh*thole.

[@dorothrawalker1389]

@@billyjoejimbob56 worse place to live in fact they put a lady 90 plus year old in jail cause care home up price so high she couldn't pay. And the cost of everything and the new race laws makes it another Hitler Germany.

[@samquinn6427]

@@billyjoejimbob56 I retired at 55 from Chicago to Florida and paid $145,000 for a 2000 SF home in a gated golf community. Inside our guard gate there is almost zero crime so best move I ever made. I live close to the beach, world class entertainment and dining. Also, some of the best hospitals in the country. My home is now worth $360,000 due to almost 1000 people moving into FL everyday. I can go out at midnight and walk my dog 2 miles without any worries about being mugged or assaulted. Sadly could not do the same in Chicago or most North East Cities.

[@billyjoejimbob56]

If that is the retirement you want, you are free to pursue it. I would rather volunteer at at a community center helping troubled youths... I am am a lousy golfer but a pretty good listener and coach.@@samquinn6427

[@elbroverlander]

Heck yeah bro! I’m retiring from federal service in 634 days with 30 years of service. I’ll only be 58 and can’t wait. No one should work longer than they have to.

[@JerryPinkas]

I am cheering you on! Thanks for taking your time to watch this video

[@stefonthemove]

My hubs is Fed too and we are not too far out from retiring. I don't want to get older but man I can't wait to retire :)

[@user-ms3ko5gn8e]

Nice fed jobs seem to get the luxury of retiring way earlier than most people.

[@sherrieivanov5481]

I retired 3 years ago from Federal service with 31 years and at age 56 4 months. I saved between 10 and 20% of my salary each and every year. My stress levels were such that I couldn’t imagine working even one more day. It took me 2 years to fully decompress. My husband is still working at age 62, is a Type 1 diabetic for 46 years, and isn’t yet ready to retire as he loves his job. He has saved a similar % of his salary and he has more than I do. I’m hopeful our savings will see us through rough patches as we have pushed the numbers.

[@user-ms3ko5gn8e]

@@sherrieivanov5481 Congratulations, enjoy your retirement. You made good decisions with saving a good portion of your income along the way 👏

[@sdleasia]

Retiring next year at 61. Already had 2 cousins die in their 50's, but poor health. I'm healthy and plan on living my best life. I got this.

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

You do… (got this) congratulations

[@1515cando]

Health insurance? You can't get Medicare until 65🤷

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

@@1515cando Hopefully one doesn’t rely on Medicare alone … no free ride there, after you pay for the upgrades (?) lol ….like prescriptions, eye care, teeth care, etc. etc. etc. yr monthly payments can and will cost out of yr SS payments…

[@sdleasia]

@@1515cando I have Marketplace insurance priced into my retirement. I'll be moving to another country where I can use their insurance or self-insure.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story with others so they can make smart decisions

[@markkeller9378]

The feeling you get when paying off your mortgage is incredible. You feel true “freedom”…the heavy weight is lifted from your shoulders. It’s absolutely amazing.

[@shawn5170]

Agreed! Just paid off my house last week!

[@youngtimer964]

I actually didn’t have any feelings at that point. But about 3 months later I saw my savings start to grow exponentially. That is a good feeling.

[@markgoodwin183]

Not such a feeling of freedom when you still pay 1,000 dollars a month to the damned town.

[@bobbear4437]

@@markgoodwin183 If your paying $1000 a month for taxes, in retirement, you need to move, we pay $1300 a YEAR in Florida

[@bjbhehir]

Agree, but it's even a better feeling when you go to a closing with a cashier check and pay the house off on the day you get the keys!

[@garykinard7553]

At 55 I was completely debt free. Now 70 I still drive the same pickup and still spend below my income. Got to change that mind set. I live a stress free life for the last 15 years. I have forgotten what it is like to have a debt.

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers! Thanks for watching in sharing your story with others

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching in sharing

[@bukboefidun9096]

Yes, me as well. Paid off my mortgage at 59... no debt. And now I spend only 50% of my income. I have spent $110k on home improvements the past 5 years.. and 2 new card net outlay for then $40k... and I have the same money banked as 5 years ago.

[@katherinespencer2073]

I drive a 40 yr old car. Am same age as you. Never earned the numbers he mentions in his spiel nor even close to the gov't pension I get in Canada. Being debt free for several years, people said I should by a car...instead, this month, bought another property to landscape & develop. Not dead yet & love my life. My motto: Aspire for better!

[@dgyoutube2405]

I’m guessing you are not a liberal

[@farab4391]

I've heard it before and I'm glad you said it as well. It's the single statement that convinced me to retire early. "You can always make more money, but you can't make more time"

[@stevethomas760]

A few years ago my daughter "dad it looks like you are trying to do everything right now, I am".

[@wallacegeller2111]

I retired May of 1999 after serving 28 years on the Phoenix Police Department. Retirement is great. I'm 75 now and still hanging in there.

[@mrhawkeye293]

Thats pretty sweet. I just retired at 51 after 27 years LE in Oregon. Only got me 5k a month (net). But I can live on it (less as well now, thanks to inflation) but still have 13 years to go to SS, which is projected to be 2500. Should be fine. Cant be arsed to get another job at this point. If you don't need to its hard to make yourself go get a 9-5. @Midwest10

[@wallacegeller2111]

That great. That's a little better than me but not by much. My wife Ann also has a pension from Maricopa County. We do alright. 9 grandkids keep us hopping.

[@m.f.m.67]

Only? I hope for your sake that city's pension fund is fully funded!@Midwest10

[@gregh.9056]

10,100 per month is tough?@Midwest10

[@Christina-yu3gu]

Daym non tax state it’s good 6k for me single, plus PT job. Better than working like a dog for a ton more. 😂

[@FlatFifties]

My wife and I retired five years ago. It was a great surprise to find that our disposable income in retirement is higher than it was when we were working. The benefit of working to my full retirement age and both of us contributing to our 401k's consistently over the years.

[@jeffsullivan1633]

My wife and I did the same, throwing in 10% of our salaries into the company's 401k where we each worked. We did full throttle investment approach - evenly spread (33 1/3%) of salary into the top 3 mutual funds with the highest ROI between 3 to 5 years prior. Look at it quarterly, adjust bi-yearly, and NEVER sell. We've averaged 15% ROI over 30 years. I give this advice to anyone 35 years and younger because it works. And even better, if someone one day decides to yank social security, we are fine. We did it correctly and followed the advice of financial shows on PBS and NPR in the 1990s (which was, honestly, the only place to get unbiased financial advice for free).

[@03pn11]

Very well presented. One overlooked factor though. The loss of a spouse. Not only emotionally devastating but it can seriously reduce the household income while the expenses remain largely the same. You suddenly find yourself having to do all the things your loved one used to do, at a time when you are least equipped to do so. The impact on your well being can't be overstated. I speak from experience.

[@lorirogers9304]

Or being a divorced woman. Feel like we’re re overlooked in so many ways.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thank you glad you enjoyed this helpful video. So true the loss of a spouse can be devastating on many levels.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for sharing your story and thank you so much for watchin

[@graceweber2822]

I can totally relate.

[@debiwillis9045]

Total lack of planning

[@bruiser6479]

A very good video. The principles you describe are just as relevant here in Australia. Our retirement income system is different, but the advice to buy your own home, plan to be debt free, and save for retirement is universal. I particularly like your statement that you can find ways to make more money but you can’t make more time.

[@charlesbartlett2569]

My mother taught me that it’s not what you make, it’s what you spend. She became a millionaire on $15/hour.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for sharing your story. Some people are able to accumulate great wealth by investing and saving and being civil. Thanks for watching.

[@ianlloyd4301]

I look at it the other way around . Most people have an earning problem not a spending problem . If you make a lot more money then the little things you have to cut out of life will become marginal compared to what you bring in . You can’t save your way to wealth these days you have to make more money

[@charlesbartlett2569]

@@ianlloyd4301 Interesting. I guess Wayne Newton and Mike Tyson didn’t make enough. There is always a balance to maintain.

[@williamgullett5911]

My mom when I was 7 or 8 held up a one dollar coupon in a grocery store and asked me what it was. I said a coupon. She said “it’s worth the same as a dollar bill…saving a dollar is the same thing as earning a dollar”

[@charlesbartlett2569]

@@williamgullett5911 My mom was the same way. She always used her coupons. Plus she shopped on double coupon Tuesday so she got twice the value.

[@tomphillips2608]

Had the good fortune to marry my wonderful wife in 1978. She's been the anchor of this family. Siblings divorced/ separated and paid the price in more than monetary sense. Retired during covid , never been so happy, both of u!

[@bukboefidun9096]

Me as well...married in 80

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story

[@JerryPinkas]

Good point thanks for taking the time to watch and comment

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for sharing

[@ernie7065]

I retired at 58. 85 in 3 weeks. Put 142,000 miles on my Class A diesel pusher. One of the best decision I made. Debt free for years. Own a home in MI & FL. Wife & I have 3 cars: 99 Taurus, 2004 Explorer & 2005 Silverado. All work well. Agree real estate a great part of our situation. Also, building a small business. Also, the stock market. HOW: Don't have kids before marriage; get at least a high school diploma; Don't get divorced; Don't do drugs at all & alcohol only a little. Work hard. Relax.

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers to your success in your travels. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment here. See you in the next video.

[@Snoopysnoopy255]

Add to the list do not get addicted to gambling. I tell my nieces do not make a wrong step I. The big things on life. Ordering a wrong dish for $20 is ok but not getting pregnant young or hook on drugs

[@gonnahavemesomefun]

I am going to print your post out and put it on my wall 💓💓

[@JimRedland]

Sound advice….

[@ADadSupreme]

Nice setup. I'm 58 as well. Retired early in 2009 (civil servant). Agree with much of your advice but alcohol is a drug too. So if you say "Don't do drugs at all" then say "alcohol only a little" is contradictory. Hard drugs- no, but marijuana is far less damaging than alcohol to the human body so I'd actually advise people to use that "only a little" instead of the serious health complications alcohol can lead to.

[@RuthEvelyn-rc3bg]

Most people don’t realize it, but the secret to retiring comfortably is finding a way to make returns while your money works for you. My dad, as I remember, started saving for retirement quite late, but I know he was making more than $10k returns from his investment monthly and it was completely passive.

[@CrystalJoy-32]

This is really amazing though. I'm curious as to how he did it. Was it real estate? Or he was a market enthusiast?

[@jshepard152]

@@CrystalJoy-32 Most "market enthusiasts" end up under performing the S&P500 index.

[@Joeainthere73]

Health is so important. Health is time

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

Not typical as that likely represents ~2 million invested. Would take most people 30 years and some good luck with stock and real estate bubbles to build that.

[@BillySantiago-us7zn]

Thanks for the insight...Been retired now for a year and a half with no regrets...Living Life on My Terms is so liberating...Make that Move into retirement if you are ready financially...Tomorrow is never promised👍😎👌

[@JerryPinkas]

You are welcome! And thank you for taking the time to watch this helpful video and to comment

[@MaximilianFischer497]

I need a way to draw up a plan to set up for retirement while still earning passive income to meet my day to day need and also get charged lesser taxes even while in a higher tax bracket. i want to invest around $250K savings.

[@TicheDebb0]

If you're new to investing or don't have much time, it's best to get advice from an expert. Investing without proper guidance can lead to mistakes and losses. I've learned this from my own experience.

[@AshleySommerset808]

True. Having the right financial planner is invaluable. My portfolio is well-matched for every season of the market and recently hit 90% rise from early last year. I and my CFP are working on a 7 figure ballpark goal, though this could take till Q3 2024.

[@MarshalWagner457]

Please how can I reach this expert? I need someone to help me manage my portfolio

[@AshleySommerset808]

Finding financial advisors like “Sonya Lee Mitchell” 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.

[@henryallard245]

I searched for her name on the internet, found her page, and reached out via email to schedule a conversation. Thank you.

[@charlesbartlett2569]

I left my job 7 years ago after turning 50. We moved to a surf town near Puerto Vallarta. We live comfortably on $2,000/mo. We averaged over $6,000 (and rising) living in Florida. The stress of running operations of a construction company was ruining my health. We don’t miss living in the US at all.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@johnbauer5298]

Just curious: did you have to give up your U.S. citizenship when you became a resident of Mexico? If the answer is yes I’m assuming no social security checks from Uncle Sam?

[@charlesbartlett2569]

@@johnbauer5298 No, I am still a citizen of the USA. I have a permanent resident (green) card of Mexico. I will eventually become a dual citizen. While the US makes its immigrants give up their home country citizenship, Mexico does not. I will collect SS when I am eligible.

[@tigerstorm2248]

⁠@@charlesbartlett2569the US does not make immigrants give up their other citizenships. They have a don’t ask, don’t tell rule.

[@fctryoffetsh39]

I'd love to get some social security at 50,even if it's 25% you'll never get it all and could pay, all your bills. The government wants us to wait until a older age so we get sick and the medical system scoops it all up, I'd rather have it now while I can enjoy it

[@jimhaxton1982]

Good stuff. Thanks Jerry. Even though I am still working, I've been practicing retirement for 20 years. I look at what Solomon says in ecclesiastes. Enjoy the fruits of your labor, for it is a gift of God.

[@TheJackCain-84]

I believe the retirement crisis will get even worse. Many struggle to save due to low wages, rising prices, and exorbitant rents. With homeownership becoming unattainable for middle-class Americans, they may not have a home to rely on for retirement either.

[@JacquelinePerrira]

Got it! Buying stocks during a recession when prices are down could be a good move. You might get them at a lower price and sell later when they go up. Just do your homework and be aware of the risks before diving in!

[@kevinmarten]

how can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financlal future and am eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success??

[@kevinmarten]

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

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

Vote accordingly.

[@rudolphsmith1022]

Praise Jesus Christ! Please read in The Holy Bible John 14:6, John 10:10, Mark 8:36, Hosea 4:6, John 3:16-17, Matthew chapter 24 and Revelation 21:8. HALLELUJAH! God bless.

[@BullBarry-ee1fy]

Well that would be impossible to do considering I'm in my late 50s and I'm more interested in investments that could set me up for retirement in my 60s, my goal is at least $2million.

[@CraigMarsh-hu7pf]

building a retirement nest egg, you most likely want a certified financial planner with expertise in retirement planning. With the aid of a coach Lisa Ann Moberly that helped me grew my reserve from $160k to almost $600k during this Red season.

[@HondoSauce]

No you didn’t.

[@InMyBrz]

GREAT EXCUSE NOT TO RETIRE, you will never make it if you think like that, stay home and don't even think of moving overseas I left FL in debt, now have purchased a condo in Brasil, living on $600 a month, have a nice car, food is very cheap and plentiful, people are wonderful, healthcare is free. My 700sf condo cost me $21,000 usd, try to do that anywhere else ? Is 4 years old 2/1 SO please stay there with your pitiful excuses and be miserable, other countries don't want people like you

[@Smooshes786]

@@CraigMarsh-hu7pf red season? Republican? So you were given money from family and now you’ve made all this money yourself?

[@InMyBrz]

You will fail because you think it's all about MONEY, IT ISN'T You are insecure and think money will solve all your problems, money is the LEAST of your problem I moved overseas in debt of $3000 bringing in $2100 a month SS. Now I have bought a nice 2/2 near the beach 750 sq ft for $21,000 and now have saved up $24,000 cash to buy another one

[@samtatge8299]

You can always get money. When time is spent it’s gone forever. More people need to hear this. Atta boy, Pink.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thank you so much. I’m glad that you enjoyed the message and I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch and to comment.

[@cpataxpro]

False. You can't get money after a severe stroke or entry into a nursing home or assisted living facility. When your health is gone your ability to get money is gone, and when your money is gone it may well be gone forever. Get a financial plan.

[@rickhanrahan2957]

Thanks Jerry, Remember Here Today Gone Tomorrow.. I have a friend almost 66 waiting for 67 and passed away. No social security for him... I retired at 62. All I can say is when you retire owe no one. Except food electric bill, etc. Also own your house. Good Luck.

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Great advise… key here live within yr means…

[@JerryPinkas]

You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment

[@JerryPinkas]

100%. Thanks again thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment.

[@invisipics]

I'm pleased that you underline the importance of time in this video ostensibly about money. Good health and time are far more important than money, which, as you rightly point out, you can always make more of.

[@MaPrajna1]

How about a video on moving to retirement as a renter? Not having the home ownership as part of one's net worth. What's the cost/benefit of trying to buy something close to retirement or what to consider? Thanks

[@michaelcampbell781]

Excellent question! Rents have skyrocketed 🚀 here in NJ. Now $3,000 a month for two bedroom apartment. However no maintenance costs.

[@miamivicefanatic9736]

One of the best things to ever happen to me was to get laid off at 62. Otherwise, I would have kept working. Downsizing my home, severance pay and extended unemployment during the pandemic allowed me to retire early. At the time, I was panicking, having a hard time finding another job. But I spent that down time doing spreadsheets and figured out I had enough to retire.

[@CBBC435]

I love Excel for that reason.

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

This is how I want to do it also. I want to live small and simple ASAP and set myself up for a less difficult and stressful future. I’m still in my 50s now.

[@MrCPPG]

We underwent a merger in 2020 and I was hoping to be laid off. Hasn't happened yet.

[@BD-cu4cq]

Everything you Said happened to my mother. She worked all her life, saved, built a house of her dreams to retire comfortably, the Alzheimer moved in and she died a horrible death. I plan to simplify my life as much as possible. I am paying off debts, paid off my mortgage, and plan to enjoy life as much as possible. Excellent advice, and my God bless you.

[@r.c.salyer3652]

To all of you below. You have great plans that will work. Make sure you add in Inflation Protection as Hyper Inflation IS coming. Each family needs to have at least 100, (1) oz. Silver Coins for that. Now is the bottom of the market for Silver, so start buying 4 to 5 coins a month, you do not have to buy them all at once.

[@danklein8587]

I sleep very well being debt free. Not a care in the world. Every day is beautiful.

[@docholliday6285]

Are you prepared for eternity?

[@danklein8587]

@@docholliday6285 Yes, I thank God for providing for me every day of my life.

[@snwbm]

​@@xlgneponot everyone pays property taxes. And if they do it can be utterly insignificant if they have enough savings and income.

[@barrywallace4415]

WELL bless your heart

[@Vermillion73]

God bless you!

[@ChristopherAbelman]

People are facing 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.

[@chodkowski01]

Retirement means you stopped working so low paying jobs mean nothing to a retiree.

[@RobertTumpane]

64 & 7 months as of now. Just began thinking about the last chapter after a health scare. Thanks for putting this type of information out. Gets one to start thinking in "real terms".

[@camille_ann3]

Retirees who struggle to meet their basic needs are the ones who could not accumulate enough money during their active years to meet their needs. Retirement choices determine a lot of things. My Husband and I both spent same number of years in the civil service, she invested through a wealth manager and myself through the 401k. We both still earning after our retirement.

[@reginaadair5168]

I’m 64 1/2. Still very active full time nurse with benefits. When i stay home I’m bored and depressed. I have no debt and a little savings, and will have a nice SS payment when I’m ready. THIS IS MY LIFE AND IM LIVING IT. I don’t know what anyone means when they say retirement is when you start to enjoy your life!

[@edgregory1]

I quit my RN career at 51 and don't miss it, but grateful for the upward mobility.

[@steverichard2786]

A plan is required for retirement. I'm living my best life retired.

[@boblatkey7160]

I stay home and I'm happy and feel completely alive!

[@taragunthner2748]

Nurse for 44 years here working full time too! Fortunate to have nonclinical position that I love!

[@gary795]

Just retired at 56 1/2 with US Govt pension and >34 years. My entry into that path was to go in to the US Army after college. Lots of miserable nights freezing and wet in the woods and mountains, and the sad reality that not everyone survives their deployments. But it was the path to independence for me until transition to civil service my family and I left a relatively high cost of living area (Anchorage) - crossed off places we loved, but had grown too expensive for affordable living ( Sea-tac, WA), ( Henderson, NV), Palm Springs, Reno, NV, Austin, TX. We wound up living in the high desert (4,220 ft. Elevation) in the Western tip of Texas that’s almost closer to LA than Dallas. It’s a great springboard for road trips, it’s tied into power grids of NM and TX, no tornados or hurricanes. Housing is very affordable for now. The only downside is the extreme daytime heat from June -August; however we’d have that reality in many other places as well. The people here in El Paso are super friendly and the pace of living is so much more relaxed than many other places I’ve lived and worked. I learned that moving to a new place upon retirement makes for a lonely existence initially, but I’ve become the person who says hello snd initiates conversations with others now.

[@cliffmolz8719]

Wife and I are in kind of similar circumstances. After working for the US Government for 31 years and having them move us all over the US I retired at 54 1/2. That was five years ago. Wife retired from the VA as well. We lived in Seattle, WA at the time and I worked at SEATAC. We could not afford the high cost of living in Seattle once retired, but wanted to stay close to our grown children and grandchildren in the Pacific Northwest. We ended up moving to the high desert in Central Oregon. However, we moved on some acreage outside a little small town. I like to call our place "a little house in the middle of nowhere." I got enough of the big city life throughout my career and now enjoy traveling in our Airstream, fly fishing, riding on my tractor, raising chickens and working in my greenhouse that I built. Our neighbors are all at least five acres away, but we all know each other and are happy to help if needed.

[@armynurseboy]

Same. I'm retired from Army and have VA disability. That alone is about the same as my current salary working.

[@timothy7497]

This might turn out to be a regular thing. Same with me . 4 years navy (warm bunk, awesome food) , afterwards drifted into a city job and a good retirement. I started buying a house as soon as possible. Improved and moved times 4. now at 76 I've been retired and an outright owner In a area that I love for eleven years.

[@xxyyzzplants131]

Good on you G.I. you earned it, been considering the Pass myself.

[@ltcajh]

Same here, but also a small VA employee pension too. I was ANC too.@@armynurseboy

[@iamvindell]

Thank you for all the wonderful information. I am 56, and plan on retiring at 65. I make 70k a year, and because of good planning with my 401k, I will have 800+k for retirement. I love your videos, they are so helpful to me!! Thank you!!

[@mortrob8371]

With $800,000 per year in savings. Without a pension or any other investments. Will generate $32,000 per year at a withdrawal rate of 4%.

[@andymackie8283]

Thanks so much. You're realistic, pragmatic and a clear communicator.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your comment you made my day! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. I’ll see you in the next video.

[@cyclepath55555]

Great video, thank you. I am 68 and retired at 58, started collecting SS at 63, and i'm debt free which is what i highly recommend if possible.

[@JerryPinkas]

So glad you enjoyed this helpful video. Thanks for commenting here. I’ll see you in the next one.

[@josephjalbert3642]

God Bless. Excellent advise. Time is critical if you are healthy enough to pursue your dreams. We always avoided dept, paid off the house first, budget expenses, etc., put our daughter through college, no loans. Thanks for sharing wise advice and knowing where we are according to the norm.

[@occoastline]

Really enjoy your videos. As a 63 year old broker in Laguna Beach CA the thought of South Carolina coastal areas for retirement is more than a passing thought.

[@49cohibas53]

Come on down. South Carolina is great. I live in Chapin on lake murray. Chapin is the suburbs of Columbia. Low crime. Low cost of living. Charleston beaches are two hours away. I love it

[@JerryPinkas]

So glad you’re enjoying these helpful videos. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment. See you in the next video.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for sharing your story about living in South Carolina

[@Mgrant8163]

Great vid Jerry. I'm retiring in 90 days. My biggest worries, after spending hours putting together the numbers, is taxes and health care costs. I'm almost debt free with great balances in my 401(k) and my savings accounts, plus my home is paid off. My goal is to live on just the interest from savings and the investment income on my 401(k) without touching the principal. I'm super close to doing that but again, taxes and health care are the wild cards.

[@WhiteRabbitProphecies]

Congratulations your alive and hopefully healthy. The wife and I checked out in 2019 with lots of debt and no pension for another 18 months. No problem we will be $ 2,600. extra by 2028. BUT, remember to make a glide scope Jerry so that you don't save or spend too much without having great adventures. I met Alice Copper and he gave me two things a while ago. One thing was a necklace for my wife and then he sun schools out for my retirement. Here he is the lyrics are for your retirement party. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3PUmnZrpN1reNk

[@Westcoastguy]

How old are you if I can ask? Cause if you're 65 I believe you can get medicare for free. Maybe you can get that if eligible. I have the same worries as you. Healthcare being the main one.

[@Mgrant8163]

@@Westcoastguy I'm 65 but my wife is 55 and my youngest, who is a full time college student is 18. I'm going to go the Medicare Supplemental route but the big expense will be my wife.

[@josephkelleher8820]

There are a lot of variables on how much money a retiree needs in retirement. I believe number 1 is the area where you live. If you live in a low cost area like I do and own your own home that's half the battle. Number 2 is staying out of car debt. If you have a paid off home in retirement and stay out of car debt you pretty much have it made.

[@RetiredLovingIt]

We agree! It depends on so many factors and a huge one is where you live!

[@RetireandGo]

Very good points Asia has saved me so much in cost of living while retired

[@bobbear4437]

Agree, that's us, we have no mort, have a 12 yr old car with 55,000 miles on it, and our monthly spending is less than $1500. in Florida!

[@gregoryburows2585]

Jerry great show. I pretty much have followed the path you are describing, including the $ income. Turned 56 Sold the house and everything i owned bought a hightop Sprinter van and never looked back, except to see the adult versions of my wondefrul children. I am seeing the continent in slow motion- new spot, stay a year and feel the seasons change and then head Back out to where the wild winds howl. The seasonal changes are different everywhere I've been. Every beach has its own voice. I bury a little root here, a little root there. Staying ahead of the weather. I am coming through your town this spring

[@paulsmith6592]

Very good advise Jerry! Especially the part about the value of time. I’m in year 8 of retirement and they have been the most enjoyable years of my life (and I’m still married to the same woman!). The day I retired I told my coworkers “I don’t need another dollar I need another day”. I retired just after I turned 60. I like it a lot!

[@nonawolf7495]

3 years ago, Hubby and I came to Florida to fulfil his retirement dream. In that short span, property taxes and homeowners insurance have skyrocketed! Hubby had to go back to work part time to make ends meet...I still work full time. Bottom line: Be flexible, because anything can happen.

[@willowdreams1786]

Have you considered moving? Unless you love ur job or place & can't give it up try Mexico or the Philippines.

[@lalegend1]

Even Panama would be a good alternative choice, a short plan ride from the Florida Keys and their govt is offering alluring retirement plans to attrack expats with many great retirement benefits, great medical care - better than the States and they use the American dollar as their currency!

[@r.c.salyer3652]

@@willowdreams1786 Yea, Mexico as long as you stay out of very expensive cities like Mexico City, and Gringo Gulches, you can live on 50% of what it costs in Florida easily. I know we luckily sold out condo in WPB in 2003, right before another set of Hurricanes and rise in HOA Special Assessments. Let me put it this way to make it real simple for you. You outlined why it is making it difficult to retire in Florida right now. Well I will flip that coin. Own a home in Mexico, and Property Taxes are less than 10% of what you pay in Florida. Buy a home not a condo and do not get hit with ridiculously high HOA fees. BUT, one huge pitfall. NEVER buy any property in Mexico without putting someone you want in your family to have the house after your demise! Why. 50% Profit Tax from estate, after you home is evaluated and resold. But if that person is on the Title, they just keep on owning the home and no Property Profit Tax. This started in 2019!

[@carlosmiro4932]

@@r.c.salyer3652 The problem with MEX 🇲🇽 is that a failed, or almost failed, narco state.

[@MichaelDuignan-p2c]

Don't Buy in retirement . Sell and Rent affordably in as walkable community as you can . Best wishes

[@robertspencer6085]

I retired at 50. Moved out of the US to Eastern Europe, cost of living is lower, people are more civil, crime is lower. I will draw SS at 62 (in 2 yrs) to use as savings/fun money, not wealthy, but comfortable and I don’t stress grocery shopping. Do I have any desire to return to the USA…no. BTW, my monthly expenses are $1600 USD, and my electricity bill is $32.00 USD. Yeah like I want to move back…NO.

[@rvdareyet7201]

We did the same thing, but our destination was Ecuador. Our expenses are 1/3 what they were in the States.

[@lawrence809]

What part of eastern US? Do you have kids grandkids? I've thought about it but would miss the family.

[@user-ms3ko5gn8e]

I'm 38 and this sounds appealing to leave the US. I don't have the funds saved like a retiree.

[@rvdareyet7201]

@@user-ms3ko5gn8e a lot of younger people here do remote work. It’s not all retirees.

[@user-ms3ko5gn8e]

@@rvdareyet7201 I watch kids. I can't do that remotely 😄

[@EASTERBUNNY7772]

At age 71 I haven't worked in ten years. I pay $229.00 a month for my property taxes. No mortgage or debt. Don't need much money as I have everything I need. People get destroyed by greed. Health is the greatest wealth and I have never been sick. Have savings that I don't need. No sense leaving millions behind for someone else to spend.

[@robskully3539]

$229 … Damm I wish … mine right now is $625 a month up here in MA and that is on a house appraised at $500k

[@lapuamies8718]

@@robskully3539 New Hampshire property taxes are even worse than Massachusetts.

[@robskully3539]

@@lapuamies8718 yes, sadly I know. We live right on the border and 4 years ago we were looking to move just West of Nashua. Once we saw the tax rate and that all the towns we looked in had home owner well water, we ended up just staying out and remodeled our house.

[@clubmike2910]

I pay 300 bucks a year and I was complaining. Holy cow rural Missouri is not so bad after all.

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers to your success! Thanks for sharing your story and thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video

[@whitneyranchproductions4637]

Good video Jerry....I hope the young folks are listening! BTW, as an 'old-timer', I completely agree with you.

[@nancysiegel6951]

You are the first person that I’ve heard that makes total sense.

[@tedthesailor172]

Retirement was the best (if only, good) decision I ever made. The more money you can have in retirement the better, but like the man said - time is not something renewable. You cannot stockpile time. And unlike money, you never know how much time you have. I got all my adventurism out of the way when I was younger. I have limited assets, just like my time, so I take a pleasure in the modest expenditure of each. I don't have to get up when I don't want, I don't have to go out in the wet and cold, I don't have to face the commuting rat-race or punch a clock or take crap from bosses. These are the small but real benefits of retirement. Ocean cruises you can keep; they're like being trapped in a hotel you can't check out of. Flying? Who needs all that wandering around cavernous airports, customs & immigration palaver, anonymous crowds and rude inconsiderate passengers and hunting for suitcases..? Take it easy, avoid hassle, keep yourself fit, watch your diet, and take pleasure in the small things of life. "The trivial round, the common task; should furnish all we ought to ask". That's it - I'm off for a pub lunch - cheers...!

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story

[@bryanfews5295]

Great advice!

[@Naomi-pd9ps]

this is exactly the mindset that provides a good life!

[@joetoyota7903]

Amen, brother.

[@googleuser868]

Enjoying a low cost retirement myself. Play with the grandkids regularly and don't need the hassle of the planes and passport stuff. Plenty to see here in the lower 48 if I feel the need. Most generally travel within the surrounding states of Indiana give me enough pleasure I need go no further. Don't even know what day it is sometimes and don't really care. Lol

[@ElliottLiberatore]

We purchased a lakeside home in Tampa for cash in '13. We had put all our saved up retirement funds into this house and various multiple improvements. A year later my employer moved north, offering me a position with a substantial salary increase. We felt we had to decline. I retired at age fifty nine and a half for a substantial reduction in social security retirement benefits. The investment loss on our home would have taken years to recoup. So now we're watching our pennies, but still take joy from a relaxed life, not quite stress free, but comfortable. Our only regret is not having opened a retirement account years earlier.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and share your story

[@jb_makesgames2264]

Good video - Fortunatly I was able to pay off my home before I retired. Retiring without debt is a must but it is becoming increasing difficult to do this.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story with others. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video.

[@roypublic3269]

Nice presentation. I retire in 30 days, very excited. Several years ago I changed my position in the Stock Market to an 80/20 portfolio. Put half a mil in Treasuries and left the rest in the S&P index. My idea was ~5 years before retiring I removed much of the risk in the market and secured it for the future. Did that just before the "ahem" last election (2019). I own three homes and raw land, all paid for. No CC debt, no loans... Completely debt free. I'm about to finish this second retirement income, and will take SS at 64 (2 years). My wife has the same in her 403b, and retirements, but still works (RN). Looking forward to vacating the 9 to 5 life after working since I was 15...

[@JerryPinkas]

I’m cheering you on to the countdown! Congratulations thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and to comment

[@HenryBrooks-zm3bl]

Understanding average retiree income is crucial for financial planning. This video provides valuable insights for comparison and informed decision-making. Thanks for sharing this helpful resource!

[@billbrock8740]

GREAT, GREAT INFO, JERRY! It’s very encouraging to learn that I am “Above Average” regarding self worth. Currently, I own my home and two cars outright. No debt. House value: $458,000. Also retired with a pension last year at age 59. No spouse or dependents. Life is Beautiful. : )

[@JerryPinkas]

It’s always good to see where you are in comparing to others, but I will say I’ve seen some that have retired and are doing extremely well in their situation. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share your story with others so they know where they are and they can do it too. See you in the next video.

[@billbrock8740]

@@JerryPinkas Thanks, again, for your stellar presentations! My health is also very good. I visit the gym 3 days a week, walk the dog 30 minutes daily, and practice an intermittent feasting diet. So? Good health? Box checked! Dad lived to age 91.

[@jasonrose1758]

No kids,no wife,no problems

[@kq2799]

But who's gonna put you in the rest home, 20 years from now? 🤔

[@lisakisa100]

@@billbrock8740 I will marry you! 🤣😉💃

[@mmabagain]

Thank you so much for this. I’m retiring in two months and was debating whether or not I should work a little longer. I’ll be 63 in two months. Our home has been paid off for the last 10 years and all our vehicles are paid off too. My monthly income will be $9500. After listening to you, I realized working another year is not necessary. Thank you, thank you!!

[@steveludwig4200]

Can you afford health insurance for two years until you turn 65?

[@mominthe209]

@@steveludwig4200Obama Care.

[@mmabagain]

@@steveludwig4200 My family is using a medical bill sharing program called Christian Healthcare Ministries. When my wife and I reach 65 we will stop that program and start Medicare. I worked until 63.5 and am now retired so 1.5 years to go for me and 3.5 years for my wife.

[@Varnaj42]

I am 81 now. I own my own typical value home in a major city. It's paid for. My pickup has been paid for for more than 15 years. It is low mileage and runs perfectly. I do my own maintenance and light repairs. I have zero debt. That was not by chance. I planned it. I have two incomes, social security and a military pension. Together they are just over $4000 a month. Next January I'm expecting an 8% COLA increase. My monthly expenses here at the house are just under $1200 a month including food, city property taxes, car insurance and homeowner's insurance. I am a retired union worker. My past employer gave me the option of a third pension or paid healthcare. I took the healthcare available because of union negotiations. Now my health care premiums are paid for in full and the Department of Defense pays all of my deductibles. One could say I have it made in the shade. Well I say "I planned it and now I am living the result". I live frugally. I have no need of a new car for instance. Each month I have about $3000 disposable income. I keep some in my credit union and some in cash here in the house. Once a year I do a cruise ship excursion. I like to ride Amtrak. I go to Oktoberfest. Next year I'm visiting friends in India. In my view a good retirement is about high equity and low debt. The lower the debt the better. At about age 50 quit buying stuff. Need a last new car? OK be smart about it. AWL costs less in insurance than 4WD and they are safer in winter driving. Check Consumer Reports to find out which cars are most cost effective. A guy in a doubewide that is paid for and who has no debt can be more secure in retirement than someone else who rolling in cash but owes it all to the company store. I don't believe that just because a man is well of that he is also smart with money. That's not a given. I don't expect any real troubles but life is never 100% for sure. The best anyone can do is the best they can do. Those who plan early will have something. Those that do not will be on the street. Happy retirement folks...

[@bashirmusah4840]

GOOD JOB CHAMP. YOU NAILED IT

[@minfilipino]

Did you have any savings or 401K?

[@InMyBrz]

100% CORRECT, JUST because someone has a lot of cash DOES NOT MEAN he is smart with money, he prob had a good investment manager. Once he is cut free, he will prob waste and blow most of it off and end up poor Just look at all the idiots who ran to Florida with pockets of cash, they impulse bought at the top and add in HUGE increases in insurance and home owner taxes, they are screwed and have NEGATIVE EQUITY, NOW need to sell, PRETTY DUMB

[@JerryN-k4k]

It’s good you took the health care. I had a 354,000 operation and didn’t have to pay a penny.

[@metalmike570]

Do you have children? Who will inherit your estate?

[@koreanstallion]

Based on your video I’m decent at 65. Kids colleges all paid for. Young wife with a professional job helps al lot! We love SC coastal areas. I’m looking you up

[@davedutile6317]

I like your perspective on time. Most important. My house has been paid off since 2012. I’m now 67. Since that time, it was balls out to save, invest, and save and invest, and never, ever tap into your homes equity.

[@RonMac08]

Retired from my job in Florida, sold my home, and was able to pay cash for a house in NC. No mortgage, car payments, or worries.

[@JerryPinkas]

Hi five! Congratulations thanks for taking the time to share your story with others to let them know that it can be done

[@Jake-fe4uf]

Great video. I think social security will be around for a long time but the bigger deal is what purchasing power does it have now a days vs 20-30 years from now. Making it my goal to retire at 62 with social security, small 401k, few bedroom/bathroom house paid off and a govt pension.

[@JerryPinkas]

Good point because this runaway inflation is affecting everyone in the nation. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment.

[@360VRStudios]

@@JerryPinkas lower your means....sloved.

[@artrosario2239]

It will be around, but my financial planner warned us that more than likely in the future how much of it you are able to collect will be tiered according to your income. I guess these ideas are being discussed within the government because SS is short on money. He told us to only count on receiving 75% of it to be safe (we are 49 yrs old now, so getting more serious on our retirement planning). I wonder if our kids will even see any of what they paid in?

[@glenncoon6639]

That is solid advice, I planned on moving south at retirement but the wife is fixed in the area because of family. I have enough in savings for a decent retirement and am 69 I am worried that life is passing me by because we don’t do things to enjoy life .

[@JerryPinkas]

Best of luck! Don’t let life pass you by! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and I’m so glad that you enjoyed this video here on this channel

[@gieb6428]

Well you could go to Disney World for a couple of days and spend $3,000 . How about traveling by air and paying big bucks to wait in lines get searched and squishing your cloths in a micro bag to save more big bucks. Maybe you could spend $150,000 for an RV and travel that way, of course it may cost you $150/night to park it and also it's not much fun driving on the road these days and remember to load your gun for expected occurrences. Ask the neighbors to come over to play cards and eat some snacks.

[@davidm8165]

Thanks, Jerry! Great info! At the moment, I live just below you in Charleston. I'm 65 and will retire at 66 and 8 months. The wife and I want to move north (more north than MB, lol, and more inland). We own our home but have a few CC and personal loan debts (around 40k worth). We're hoping to get most of that paid off by retirement and pay off the rest when we sell our home. We want to downsize. Thanks again for your info!

[@dave1956]

I’m very sorry to hear this. I hope that you find the strength to go on. I nearly lost my wife this year and prior to it happening I always thought I knew how I would react. Boy was I wrong when it actually came down to it. We got married a little later in life and never had children which was what we wanted at the time, but now I find myself questioning our decision.

[@ralphholiman7401]

One of the advantages I had in my job before I retired, was that I lived in several different areas of the county throughout my career. Doing so, allowed me to see some the almost unbelievable differences in the cost of living in different places. When I retired, I moved to the most low cost place I ever lived, the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We live great on our retirement income, here but if I had retired in one of the more costlier places I had lived and worked, our buying power would have been greatly reduced. It allowed me to retire at 52.

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers to your success thanks for taking the time to watch and share that your story with others

[@JScottHamilton]

I kind of took the similar approach, after having lived in Boston, Southern California, Dallas, and now Pittsburgh (as well as overseas in two different countries). Pittsburgh was my landing pad at age 49 because it gave enough time to get reestablished while preparing for retirement. The investment and entrepreneurship potential here is terrific, kind of where Miami was in 2003. Now I am 60, and looking forward to officially retiring between 62 and 67 while taking time to establish some start-up companies to keep me young. Because of the Steel Belt turning into the Rust Belt, Pittsburgh has a cost of living equal to about Dallas, e.g. very affordable. Yet it has also been voted one of the most livable cities, with a high concentration of folks at retirement age. My trick through life has been living very much the minimalist, while accumulating job skills, life skills, and wisdom. Most of my travelling was done by age 25, so now the last third of my life can be spent as a philanthropist, but giving away time not money to help other folks.

[@ag4allgood]

I looked at the Mississippi Gulf Coast & was shocked to see its not recommended to swim in the Gulf there because of pollution / the Gulf wildlife. The weather though is pretty good.

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@ag4allgood , that's usually only after a lot of rain, which is true about most beaches. A lot of sewage systems get flooded in heavy rains and will end up ejecting non completely treated sewage.

[@ag4allgood]

@@ralphholiman7401 No , I saw swimming in the ocean Gulf Port area basically that whole Mississippi Gulf Coast was not recommended at ANY time. Even though the long white sandy beaches are great there. Some of the best beach area in the US.

[@mar-un8sf]

I retired four months ago at age 66. I haven't started collecting social security yet, rather choosing to defer it for six months to let it grow a little. I am living conservatively. I own my single family home and am debt-free. I chose to take on a quarter-time little job that is totally unrelated to my field of expertise. It gets me out of the house and provides a little structure and opportunity to meet people. I count't be happier to have left healthcare!

[@trowerhead56]

Hi friend, I too am 66...I started drawing SS at my full retirement age, waiting because I am still working..so no penalty. Look at the " break even " point ( Google it...there's a calculator...) You got an 8% bump in January, COLA...so that's like waiting a whole year... If I had waited another year, it would take 14 years to make up for the money I didn't collect...so...maybe you thought it through, but if not...could be a big deal.😊

[@gamano7905]

I retired at 54 and was scared to do it but realized I could have done it 2 years prior and all I gained by putting it off was 2 additional years of aggravation staying at work. I am very fortunate, every day is a blessing. If you work an extra 3 years you won’t live an extra 3 years. Do it while you have your health.

[@williambrasington6149]

Thanks, Jerry. This was a very good summary of what we need to focus on!

[@bajansons4687]

I'm 64 years and 8 months, run two companies that take up about an hour of my time weekly. I just built a lakefront home, have 6 properties in Memphis Tennis, and a 1 bedroom Co-op in NYC. I have no debt at all. I worked for the Federal Reserve Bank for sevearl years, until they toughest me that my best option was to shut up and go with the flow. Thankfully, at 50 I got my split together, caught up financially, and have amassed numbers that I never thought possible in those days. I intend to wait until my full retired age as I used my own common sense to figure the game out. Thanks for😮 all of the posts. Be free. Be well...

[@nancylyon-gray3499]

This is so helpful - thank you so much. I was a multimillionaire. COVID wiped me out in the stock market - which I was depending on for my income. Now we are stuck with a house (that has appreciated to $1m) that is way too big for us. When to sell; when to buy. Ugh. I'm only 65. Nobody will hire me for the income that I depended on with my cash which has evaporated. This is just so scary! Thank you for helping.

[@jakepvson472]

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[@RichardGozinya1369]

Good video for us Boomers. I retired at 63 when I looked around one morning and said " What the hell am I doing?" We all have traded time off our life for money, but I prefer to give that time to my kids and grand-kids. If you like working, by all means do it, I just like doing it for my self and when I want. Happy trails Jerry!

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this helpful video. I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for commenting

[@domenickcalabrese3725]

Enjoyed your video, Jerry - you touched on all the most important points, in my opinion. One thing I did not do - and I'm glad I didn't - was pay off my mortgage. Instead of paying it off, my wife and I used that money to add to our retirement accounts. 32 years later, those accounts appreciated handsomely (more than tripled). In the same 32 years, our house in Connecticut did not appreciate one penny (that's not a typo)!! In 2021 our home value increased about 50%, at which point we sold it to downsize. Had we instead used our money to pay off the mortgage, we would have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in retirement account principal and appreciation. Our home equity is a much smaller part of our net worth than the situations you discussed. It's largely because of this that we will be able to comfortably retire in the near future.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching. I’m so glad you enjoyed this video. And thank you for so much for sharing your story. Truly appreciate you taking the time. See you in the next video.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

What's sad is whoever bought your house will be in worse financial shape when they reach retirement due to more of their money will go towards paying that mortgage. The stars are aligning, the math isn't adding up and a financial crisis is looming. A lot of people are about to feel financial pain.

[@JohnHolladay-s8h]

First time viewer. Very good information on various "averages" related to retirees. I plan on looking for some more of your video's. Thanks. God Bless! John

[@waynew.8685]

Thx for the insights, I’m a little younger (50) and highly inspired- new subscriber here.

[@pamcornelius9122]

Why do people always talk about SS running out of money but never say the same thing about other federal programs (like Food Stamps) going bankrupt?

[@kq2799]

32 trillion reasons why if SS goes away there will be a lot more pressing issues to worry about!

[@Farmerbrown1653]

They just use it as a political football to keep people in fear , if they stopped SSA payments this country would collapse so don’t worry be happy and don’t watch the fake news

[@MarnieH-w6o]

They also never run out of money for Ukraine.

[@gregparrott]

Social Secutiy is an obligation in the a portion of this taxes were EXPLICITLY allocated to cover people in retirement. In contrast, food stamps are a social service, as is medicaid and infrastructure maintenance. But none are obligations.

[@gregparrott]

@@MarnieH-w6o What has been spent in Ukraine in 2022 was ~3% of our ~$800+ billion annual defense budget. It may amount to 4% of the 2023 defense budget. The purpose of that budget became quite apparent when Russia invaded Ukraine. We didn't start this invasion, or Hitler's invasion, or Japan's Pearl Harbor attack. But all posed a threat to democracies worldwide. Being ill prepared to respond and passively accepting losses leads to more of the same. So the general consensus is to allocate for a national defense. It's valid to question how much we spend on defense. But, if we were to dramatically cut it, say by half, the U.S. would lose its stature, lose being the world's reserve currency (which confers a LOT of perks, and risk being dominated by Russia or China. All nations spend for their national defense, and all of them could easily find alternate priorities if defense was not necessary.

[@juliamundt101]

Retired in our 50s (53 & 56), two modest pensions, money in 401k, 403b, and investments, & way too much liquid in bank. No car or home debt. Former employer provided group health insurance until Medicare age. We didn’t plan, we got lucky with jobs early career and stayed with one employer >25yrs.

[@jamesbecker3420]

I pretty much followed the same path as you retiring at 44 y/o and just live a modest life in the country, one day at a time...

[@dking1362]

I would say that's not ALL luck....you were clearly solid, valued employees; you secured good jobs, knew it, and stayed there; you saved....Good for you!

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers to your success. Thank you so much for sharing your story and thank you for watching.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thank you so much for commenting

[@JerryPinkas]

Thank you so much for commenting

[@donnabremerman1423]

Really great advice, Jerry. I have been struggling with whether or not to retire next year or going 3 more years. I think you convinced me to go out next year!!

[@JerryPinkas]

So glad you enjoyed this helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment.

[@JohnBowl14690]

I agree. Jerry gives some good advice on retirement. I did some googling and found that more people regret retiring too late, rather than too early. I struggle with this as well. I will probably keep working because I am only working about 24 hours per week taking my massive surplus of vacation the other 16 hours per week. But there are weeks where I get too lazy to want to come into the office even 3 days a week. I'm getting too spoiled....and I start to think that I should just quit. Lol.

[@dking1362]

If you can, I recommend DO IT! If your finances are in order, you will not regret it. I retired 2 years ago at age 58 and love it!

[@zman92630]

I appreciate the great stats on retirement. Makes me feel good that I've made mostly good financial decisions during my active years.

[@leopritam]

Hi Jerry , This is great effort by you and it helps a 50 year old ( ME) to see what is next - Heartfelt thanks

[@leeshepherd8486]

Just got home from a FL vacation. Been there and SC countless times. Im 44 years old and have been planning for the future. Our dream has always been to take early retirement and move to the coast. However as we are not 25 anymore and have matured over the past years we've decided to look elsewhere for a hear after home lol. Don't get me wrong. We love the beach but it gets old. The hot weather,the traffic,the crime rates. I've personally know 3 retired couples in VA that have sold out,moved to the coast and have moved back within 3 years.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story with others

[@rgw8872]

I like your points #1 and #3 the most. Putting off retirement too long is definitely a trap I don't want to fall in to.

[@JerryPinkas]

So true! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. I’ll see you in the next video.

[@farcloud3701]

A good age-based guideline often cited (and one I follow): 30 years old/1xsalary; 40/3xsalary; 50/6xsalary; 60/8xsalary; 67/10xsalary. Conversion of home equity (downsizing) counts to this goal if you need to do that. Thank you for referencing "median" not "average" values when describing saved amounts, those are hugely different. Love the comment "its not how much you make, its how much you save". So true.

[@JerryPinkas]

Glad you enjoyed this helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment.

[@gregkloe]

These kind of stats often have me scratching my head. Are these calculations designed so you can maintain your current lifestyle? 10x a $50k salary is a lot different than 10x a $150k salary. This guy is a bit of a breath of fresh air. So many advisors use that magical $1 million minimum needed in order to retire. How many retirees have that much in their portfolio?

[@farcloud3701]

@@gregkloe The retirement calculations are "relative to the expense level you're used to", there is no absolute number. I think that relativity is important.

[@gregkloe]

@@farcloud3701 So if I'm making XX money, raising kids, having a mortgage, car payments, etc and then in retirement, I have no house or car payments, no kids to support I can probably use a lower multiplier or use a lower income number x the 10?

[@kenp6893]

Moved to Myrtle Beach in 2020, and retired in 2023 at age 55. Spot on Jerry! Tell Bob Natale I said Hello!

[@JerryPinkas]

Hi five! Thanks for taking the time to share your story with others so they know that it can be done. Bob says hello.

[@rustykatt3870]

Thanks! Well presented, not drawn out and not complicated. Well done!!😃

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

👁👁 👋 No hassles … Florida taught us a tough lesson on condo living no matter how much money one has…happy we did not sell our estate in SE Michigan …🙏🏼

[@JerryPinkas]

Watch this video and to comment and share your story with others. See you in the next video.

[@jayson657]

I’m 42, moved to Florida 6 years ago and bought a townhouse in an hoa with a lot of retired people. It taught me that I don’t ever want to retire, live in Florida or in a condo again. Just a bunch of bored old people with nothing to occupy their time, just waiting to die. I’d go insane! I want to work at least part time when I’m a senior to keep mentally active and to still have a purpose in life. I can’t wait to move back up north into a small single family in the country/;rural suburbs south of Buffalo, NY where I’m from. We have almost enough equity to sell the townhouse and buy a very modest house in cash up there.I’m even considering taking a withdrawal from my 401k to make up the 20k-50k difference to pay cash for the next house. Since I don’t plan to ever fully retire I think it might be a better choice to have a home mortgage free in my 40’s. I’ll take the hit on taxes and penalty but a cash offer would be stronger, I’d save mortgage closing cost and not be stuck with a 7% interest rate where our current rate is less than 4%.

[@Sky1]

Any of you guys have rentals? I'm thinking about just renting out my houses and renting a appt or condo somewhere so I can stay for extended times at other countries

[@Sky1]

I also feel that if I have a place and it does not make me money then. It is not necessarily an asset but a liability. I don't need a house when I'm dead.

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

@@jayson657 Congratulations on your plan… I never looked back from selling our beach front condo in Hollywood Fl. 2021… Luckily we did not loose any money …profit a little more than even, after 5 miserable years… ugly, entitled, mean spirited, old folks… I was the hold out, not to sell our home in SE Michigan …So grateful i hung on…Moving forward Ill take a two week beach Vacation if I want, funny how the Michigan winters no longer bother me… love the folks here … Lastly: noted my home town of 7 generations, Upstate NY Rochester.

[@micheleblue9804]

Ty4 all this info. Lots to think about. I'm getting where i think I'm have much less time & better start doing what i have left on my bucket list.

[@KPCienega]

I'm 40 and figure to be debt free in 1.5 years with paid off house, vehicles and all loans. Been working 50, 60, and 70 hours a week for the past 4 years to get to this point.

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers to your success. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment. I’m glad you enjoyed this helpful video.

[@noodengr3three825]

I was debt free by 49 1/2 yrs old with 2 paid for homes. I left full time work at age 55. Worked part time the past 7 years and now am drawing social security. Travel about 1/4 of year internationally

[@JohnT-v2m]

Great information! Alleviates alot of my concerns about whether I can live comfortably in retirement

[@briantodd4887]

Great advice. I just retired at age 53. I live in Charleston SC, all my debt is paid off, condo mortgage paid. Being single with a fixed pension is extremely helpful until you’re reach age of 591/2 to draw my 401k and then social security at age 62. I believe everyone’s situation is different. I’m single, have no debt, net worth is about 400k and have a pension that may not be the national avg for a retiree income, but it is enough to pay all expenses and hopefully enough to cover some travel costs as well. You’re so correct in stating you can always make money but can’t buy back time.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for sharing your story with others here on this channel. Truly appreciate you doing so. Thanks for watching this video and I’ll see you in the next one.

[@metalmike570]

In 9 years then you could draw social security (age 62) at the lower rate. Else you could get more each year that you wait up until age 67 (100%). What do you think you'll do?

[@mortrob8371]

I'm in almost the same situation as you. My pension will be about $4800 a month. About 3 times more in my 401k. 55 years old and want to retire in 2 years. Debt free. So unsure if I can retire and move to South Carolina like we want to?

[@briantodd4887]

@@metalmike570 sorry for late response! Yeah- great point re social security. My plan is to draw at age 62 - as long as inflation doesn’t keep rising!

[@metalmike570]

@@briantodd4887 Log In / make your account at I think SSA. gov. Look at the printout and all that. It even shows projected amounts for those years 62 to 70 on a chart. Good luck in the future.

[@Rickv1960]

I retired last year at 62 and highly recommend doing so as early as possible if you can. My monthly income is almost as much now as it was when I was working because I started planning for it in my 30’s.

[@JerryPinkas]

Glad you enjoyed this helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment.

[@dougstokes6476]

Did the same now health happiness and a lot of trips

[@ralphholiman7401]

Unfortunately, there comes a point where you just don’t have enough time left to prepare for retirement. I started planning mine at 30 years old. If I could go back in time, I would start planning it at 14. It makes me sick how much money I blew as a teenager that would have had forty years to grow with even conservative investing.

[@bman6502]

And what are you doing for health care?

[@ralphholiman7401]

@bman6502 , my former employer, pays 75 per cent of mine for life, and has since I retired at 52. And, I have Medicare now, too, since I turned 65 this year.

[@KabobHope]

Housing is the biggest challenge for most.

[@JerryPinkas]

Affordable housing is a Crisis in the United States. Thanks for taking the time to watch this video and thank you so much for commenting.

[@bartholomewnyc3503]

Good advice, thanks for the reminder bc you're preaching to the choir on this one. I've always lived large during most of my life, and I have the biggest CC bills to prove it. But since I'm selling off some real estate I no longer use, I'll pay all the bad debt off, finish paying off the kids college debt, still have a healthy 401k balance, a good company pension and close to top numbers when I call it a day in a few years. I grew up in not the best part of the city, in a single parent household, so I have to thank my dad and the Lord above for my blessings and pretty good situation that I find myself in. Thirty five years ago I was in a coma with numbers across my chest. They were waiting for me to die from the bad accident that I had was in, and I was young and healthy with fresh parts that they probably had already auctioned off. While I was in the coma, I seen the door with the light shining around it, but it was still closed for me. The Lord's way of telling me that it wasn't my time yet, and that I better try better next time! Everyone make friends with Jesus, because we're all going to be knocking on that door sooner or later.

[@scottwilliams1047]

Great video, Jerry, I am 65 and teetering on hanging it up I’m still in good health, but who knows how long that will last We love vacationing in Myrtle Beach, especially camping, and plan to come down there more often from where we live in Virginia who knows, maybe will stay no pants on the right when we get there and we will look you up

[@JerryPinkas]

So glad you enjoyed this helpful video and I truly appreciate you taking the time to come out here. See you in the next one.

[@pilotpete6478]

45yrs old, 500k in Roth/401k combined. I live in Fort Lauderdale and owe 50k on my condo and I’m worried I may not be able to retire here with rising hoa/insurance fees. What will these fees be in 17 years when (hopefully) I can retire?! Lol. Love your videos. This one is one of my fave. Thank you.

[@kq2799]

Just start shopping in the "Villages" when the time comes; 3 widows to every angry man...💕

[@randy74989]

Well money doubles in 7.2 years at ten% and so will your HOA monthly fees (bad deal IMO) and many insurance companies currently have stopped insuring homes on both coasts of Florida and some the entire state.

[@Financefunandfitness]

At 45 your not doing bad at all, don’t worry you will be fine, trust me.I was down and out at your age, recovered and at 56, if I want, I never have to work again.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this video and to share your story

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching in commenting

[@godsforces1776]

As an immigrant , I have to learn the English language and get my education first . And I know that I have to work twice , 3 times or 4 times as harder to bring myself up to the working calss level . Thus , I've served 20 years of law enforcement in New York ... I made it through and happily retired at the age of 50 . 6 years went by , I love my retirement life . Traveling , vacationing , food tasting , and more are my norm ... 3-week time share in Smoky Mountain every year , 5-week time share in Cancun every year , and Silver member of Cruiseline ... Life is good if you are willing to work hard and contribute in USA ... Thank God 🙏🇺🇸💙🇺🇸🙏 Don't tell me that you can't find a job especially since you were born here ..

[@metalmike570]

Good job and accomplishment. You set an excellent example for millions of people.

[@irisheyes7175]

Thanks for the info. Appreciate the data and insight. This has been a valuable discussion.

[@stevetrujillo-j7p]

I retired at 60 here in CA. I bought a 2 bedroom home in WATSONVILLE CA for 342k in 2015. I cannot imagine living anywhere else!

[@dovoso5685]

Hi There, you are the perfect guy for me to ask this= can you make a video about the different types of Reverse mortgages, HELOC, and similar alternatives for my old single friend who had just turned 80 ? Thank you.

[@danielherrera3959]

Jerry Thank you for your insight on financial retirement. I'm 55 and all I do is worry about the future and how much does one need to comfortably retire.

[@JerryPinkas]

So glad you enjoyed this helpful information. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch.

[@bruced.370]

The key is to have a plan.

[@jeffeby2218]

I was offered an early retirement package at age 65 and never looked back. I originally planned to be working until age 67 or 68. Instead, I do volunteer work doing what I love. The key is to eliminate debt and having a plan included all your expenses.

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers to your success. Thank you so much for sharing your story here and I’ll see you in the next video.

[@johncuozzo9270]

Good video. I think the reason that more people have mortgages maybe due to the fact that the carrying cost of these mortgages are less than they used to be. Most mortgages of people over 65 are probably in the 3-4% range while you can earn 5.35% on a 3 month CD. The value of paying off a mortgage (other than the emotional component of not having one) has declined.

[@JerryPinkas]

That is a good point! Just because you have a mortgage at 3% does not mean you don’t have the money in the bank to pay it off. Thanks for sharing your story and thank you so much for taking the time to watch this helpful video. See you in the next one.

[@jameskozlowski5496]

Bingo. Not worth paying off a home at 3% when your money is making double or more than 3%. Keep the mortgage.

[@JohnRglmtz]

I feel better after watching your video. According to your numbers, I'm above the median net worth for 65+, above median income for 65+, and debt free. Yay Me! And with this cold weather we've been having, I'm ready to sell my debt-free home and move to sunny and warm Myrtle Beach South Carolina.

[@dancechicky2012]

wow! thanks for reminding me its not all about the grind and about worrying if I have enough...we all think e have time but in reality we never know if the good lord will wake us up the next day..... definitely moves my mindset to retire in a couple of years. 👃