5 Reasons To Retire As Soon As You Can
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Ай бұрынTime is precious retire as soon as you can to use the youth of your senior years, this time is brief that you may not truly understand. A 60 year old might have a 1,000 weeks left in their life.
Use your go-go years to truly enjoy your senior retirement years.
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@Jacquie_Kirk_111 Ай бұрын
Some of my friends are babysitting grandchildren weeks on end 100% of the time. They are exhausted when they get home, grandparents need to SET BOUNDARIES!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Very true thanks for sharing 🌺🙂
@amy11228 Ай бұрын
How wonderful that the grandkids are getting to spend so much time with their grandparents. I think your friends know the value of the village it takes to raise children. They may be exhausted, but they likely find joy in the precious time with the grandkids or they wouldn't do it.
@MrGearoid65 Ай бұрын
My parents, both deceased now, did childminding for their grandchildren for years, and even though I was concerned for them after several years, they always said they really enjoyed their time with their grandchildren. Every family is different, and in Ireland, childcare was/is outrageously expensive and difficult to access (although it's slightly better now for the real smallies) so many grandparents had to step in and help their children due to necessity! I'm retired and went early at 55½, to be exact😂 and I don't regret a minute. Loved working, love retirement! Thx as always, Tina and Norm!!!
@charronfamilyconnect Ай бұрын
@@lyndabelknap8367my mother is taking care of her great grandchild cause her daughter and granddaughter are substance abusers
@lillyofthevalley7937 Ай бұрын
Yes, boundaries. I never had my parents babysit. 5 kids to raise, is quite enough. They deserve a break in their golden years .
@Retired-jr3qs Ай бұрын
I retired at 57 and now have health issues. I'm so glad that I retired 4 years in good health. Now I can focus on getting healthy. Retirement is awesome.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Wishing you well and to get over your health issues
@OurRestlessRetirement Ай бұрын
I have this conversation with people all of the time. My husband retired with health issues at 58 and I retired at 60. And just before I watched your video, I found out that one of my old bosses who refused to retire when he could, just passed away. He was in his late 60's. Just do it people! Rosie
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
We agree Rosie, make the most of your health while you have it to do things for yourself.
@sengyang6780 Ай бұрын
He wants more but gets nothing, our time is limited so retire when possible.
@afrivox Ай бұрын
To me living a great and productive life and dying suddenly at 60 would be better than being a geriatric vegetable and a burden to family and society for 10 more years.
@griswald7156 Ай бұрын
You’re free until your partner has a problem with their health..then caring duties and finances start to hamper your plans..
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Yes we agree that can change any best made plans for sure take care 🌺☕️
@Alan-lv9rw Ай бұрын
I just retired at 62. My pension and Social Security combine to give me $78K per year. I’m not rich, but I can survive. Living in Arkansas is great with the hills, trees, lakes, and low cost of living. And now I can concentrate on my health.
@rosalindabarrett7508 Ай бұрын
I love being retired. Don’t miss anything. Travel a little, enjoy sewing, reading, walking my dog, visiting friends and fao
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Wonderful Rosalind 🌺☕️
@brl6219 Ай бұрын
My doctor warned me that you can’t just retire and just sleep and watch tv as this can lead to depression and rapidly declining health. You need both a financial plan and a life plan in retirement- you can’t just retire from something. It’s so important that you are retiring to something that you are passionate about.
@Jacquie_Kirk_111 Ай бұрын
I retired at 55. Best thing I ever did. Travelled to Italy, England, Azores, and Bali since 2017.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
That’s great sounds like some wonderful trips Jacquie Cheers 🌺🙂☕️
@lillyofthevalley7937 Ай бұрын
Cash flow is always a challenge
@zuma3334 Ай бұрын
Love that. I do the same thing. It’s one of my hobbies (travel). Surfing, snorkeling, culture and meeting new people. Travel on!!!!
@acs4410 Ай бұрын
Great for you,hope I can do that by 55 too 🎉🎉🎉
@Jacquie_Kirk_111 Ай бұрын
@@Steve-gx9ot I came from zero money! Single immigrant mom, NO help from anyone, I never got an inheritance either! I worked so hard and got scholarships at university since my mother had NO money to help me! We didn't have money for a dentist and I got one new outfit a year! The fear of poverty made me a hard worker, and I worked for every penny I have! Saying "I came from money" is actually funny! I wish I had,life would have been easier!
@johnnyboyvan Ай бұрын
My health. Bullseye 🎯. I just had heart surgery and appreciate life much more. I am so glad I retired last year 🙌 at 58. My recovery will be slow 🐌 but steady.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
We wish you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 Johnny , have a nice weekend Cheers ☕️🙂
@LK-hy5jz Ай бұрын
Feel better! I know many folks around who changed their lifestyle after heart surgery and they are still around. In much better shape and spirit. They are more healthy now ironically. Enjoy your second chance and be happy!
@dollyandmoose Ай бұрын
1,000 weeks left at 60… wow, I never thought of it that way, it does put things in a different perspective!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
It certainly does ☕️🌺
@LowLightMike Ай бұрын
Yesterday was my 1 year retirement-anniversary. And I'm age 56 now. I enjoy these "Tina & Norm" videos, because they confirm what I've sensed about my own situation, and they help me to stay aware of issues that I might encounter in the future. (Tina & Norm are also just wonderful pleasant decent people to listen to)
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Happy 1st anniversary and thank you for listening Cheers 🍻🙂
@slothy-sloth-sloth5681 Ай бұрын
Great discussion today. One thing that we don't have and may never have is freedom. As the parents of an adult child with disabilities who requires full time care, there is surprisingly no help in Ontario. Our child has been on the list for a group home for 17 years and there is really no hope until we drop dead. Terrible that parents are in this situation.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
We are so sorry to hear this and can’t possibly understand how you feel it’s a great shame there is no help for parents like yourselves . 🌺
@christopherhurley8694 Ай бұрын
I plan to take up putt-putt. There is another KZfaq channel, Brooks Holt. He and his GF, travel the US playing putt-putt. It's easy and fun and not too expensive. As you travel, day trips, find a putt-putt course and stop and play.
@RetiredLovingIt Ай бұрын
Retirement was our best decision and the best time of life!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Isn't it just!
@janetkenny4861 Ай бұрын
Happy weekend! I am 5 months into my semi early retirement (63), and enjoying it so much! One tip or thing I’m learning is I don’t have to power through things I “need” to get done anymore and end up exhausted from pushing myself too hard trying to get it done on the weekend. I can break up my chores or put them off until tomorrow and go play or take a nap. My body is much happier with me and I actually have more energy to accomplish what I need to. Cheers👍
@franklamberson8740 Ай бұрын
I agree! I was trying figure out how I got the amount of things done on the weekends and actually made it to work on Mondays. I just retired a month ago so I am learning how to stretch out those chores. Nice to have everyday as a Saturday.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
That is awesome! glad it’s working for you Janet Cheers 🌺☕️
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Congratulations 🥳 on your retirement Frank have a great weekend Cheers 🍻🙂
@SarahML1000 Ай бұрын
My plan is freedom by December 2024. My motivation is one of my dearest friends who died 6 months before she would have retired.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Wonderful Sarah, we wish you the best retirement ever!
@SarahML1000 Ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement thank you so much. I will be watching your videos and your examples
@marcusduarte930 Ай бұрын
HA! When Tina said "If you have 2 cars - Get rid of one..." my heart nearly dropped! Us Americans love our cars -
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Just an idea Marcus 😂😂🇺🇸🇨🇦
@lillyofthevalley7937 29 күн бұрын
My secret to paying off mortgage in 15 yrs...no car!
@katherinepace7369 Ай бұрын
I just retired on Friday at 57 after 33 years of Federal service! I have been following your channel for over a year and I so appreciate your advice! Keep doing what you are doing, you are definitely making a difference!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
That is awesome! Congratulations 🥳 Katherine welcome to retirement Cheers 🌺☕️
@jackiebowen6239 Ай бұрын
I like a quote attributed to Walt Disney, "When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do." Seems like a good attitude for retirement (or any other time, actually). Cheers, until your next video, Norm and Tina! I enjoy them very much.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Love that! great quote Cheers Jackie 🌺🙂
@Duke_of_Prunes Ай бұрын
I agree 100%, although "retiring early" is reletive. My wife's retiring at 55, largely because her family is dying so rapidly. Lupus, kidney disease, strokes, cancer, blood diseases, etc....My family is the opposite. I will probably live to 90+.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Enjoy your retirement together Cheers ☕️🙂🌺
@JBoy340a Ай бұрын
Still working. We own the company so only work on things we want. Work to keep busy and challenged.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
If you are happy then it works great for you Cheers 🍻🌺
@buttonskat Ай бұрын
Ir is much harder to retire early if you are single.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
We are sure it might be harder 🌺
@griswald7156 Ай бұрын
Well there are lots of single people out there…befriend one and make it easier to retire..
@Kritiker313 Ай бұрын
I'm single, age 64 and I agree. Much as I'd love the freedom of retirement, I have a job that I enjoy and don't think I'd be happy without it and the people it connects me to.
@carolnavan4137 Ай бұрын
Today is my 1 year retirement anniversary! Loving it. No idea how I found time to work! No local family, but they visit, friends, dogs, reading, road trips, gardening and so much more fill my time. Wholeheartedly recommend retirement!
@BoninBrighton Ай бұрын
Hubby and I were talking yesterday about how happy and comfortable we feel, and that a peaceful contented relationship is good for your health and leads to a longer life. I watched a TedTalk about the link between long life and positive relationships.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Great comment Bonnie we totally agree Cheers 🇬🇧☕️🇨🇦
@LK-hy5jz Ай бұрын
You both are the cutest! Just watching you makes me happy and smile! I know we complain about media all over the place but if it would not be for a media how can I hear you and see you!!? Thank you for the great content once again! Just walked 4 miles, saw plenty of deer, went to farmers market and now sipping coffee in my new caftan I bought and enjoying your company! Cheers happy birds! ❤
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! have a great weekend ☕️🙂
@joepisane7756 19 күн бұрын
I will be 62 before the end of the year...im retiring December 31. Yesterday in my community i heard on the local radio of 2 obituaries...58 and 66....i saved for something after all
@phyllisadams7822 24 күн бұрын
I will be 61 in 3 months,and will take retirement at 62,spending time with family is important, I will make it work with my ss,and just work parttime,if u are not rich now u will not become any time soon lol ,Thanks for this very important information it is so true
@ThisIsOurRetirement 24 күн бұрын
Best of luck! have a great day 🌺
@bw5277 Ай бұрын
Love you channel! My wife and I have been semi-retired for about 5 years. We exercise and walk daily at nearby parks and man made lake areas. We still work about 12 hrs a week and take a few longer trips and a few short vacations every year. i I do regret we didn't do this sooner. Planning to visit Vancouver, then cruise to Alaska from there. Thanks for all your wonderful posts.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope you have a great time in Vancouver and Alaska, we loved it!
@jeannemarin2923 Ай бұрын
Adaptability is the key to retiring early: keep my old car as long as possible, eat less meat, buy less of everything, don’t go to the mall unless necessary. All this is difficult in the beginning but after a while you get used to your new habits and enjoy your retirement in other ways, like walking, gardening, and other activities that are less costly! 😀
@John-fh3yp Ай бұрын
Totally agree with you. Our lives are defined by our experiences that become memories. It is from these pleasant memories that we feel truly alive and happy. Before our retirement 6 years ago, my wife and I were in these high stress jobs and had only one family vacation in 5 years. Now we are free to have trips together anytime of the week. Just came back from watching the Coca Cola 600 nascar race in Charlotte NC. Retirement is golden.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
We couldn’t agree more John retirement is wonderful Cheers 🇺🇸🙂🇨🇦🍻
@sjbutler2330 Ай бұрын
Tina and Norm, even if your health is not good like mine if you are able to retire, do it immediately! You don't know what time is left and you may need the peace of a longer break just for your sanity and repairing of your body. Do what makes you happy. Spend time with family or friends. Start getting your house in order, or operations that are needed... I do not regret leaving work one little bit! 🙂
@ruthwall4455 Ай бұрын
Babysitting grandchildren is the best.....and so is pickleball...give it a try...love u guys!!
@MrGearoid65 Ай бұрын
Hear, hear, Tina and Norm. You two are the best advertisement for retirement I've ever seen!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks 🌺🙂
@ryanretirement6662 Ай бұрын
I retired at 33 years old. Retired ASAP because there is no guarantee people going to live until 65 years old.
@ramandeepgill4075 Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@mactravel112 Ай бұрын
lol. No you didn't
@pamcornelius9122 Ай бұрын
I retired at 21!
@jackbeams375 Ай бұрын
Dumb
@larrybair2029 Ай бұрын
There is no guarantee you’ll live to age 34, or any age prior to 65. My brother died of cancer at age 45,my sister also had cancer & died at age 50. Another brother died age 62. Our son -in-law died at age 45 yrs. Linda
@mallarkey6999 Ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos and attitude in life. Retired 2 years ago at 60, moved to Mexico for now. I have to say I really enjoy both of you, and your voices are so calming and reasoned. Thank you. My mother died at 59 and didn't get to enjoy one day of retirement. Big incentive to live life every day!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
We are sorry your Mother didn't get to retire, good for you living the dream in Mexico. Thank you for your very kind words, they are deeply appreciated.
@andrewoakley4957 26 күн бұрын
Ah well, you hit the nail on the head there Norm! I am constantly worrying about not having enough money and the idea of dying before the money runs out is a good riposte! But as the wife is 8 years younger, she may argue against that idea! 😅 My struggle is that she won't get a full state pension and I do want us to be able to enjoy our retirement! And Tina, I love my cars! (Although I do understand your point. )😢
@okbilly1 Ай бұрын
I retired at 53, did some travelling, now back home, taking care of my aging folks, the only reason why I returned, now I feel my life is on hold, caring for my family.
@valdamarielegault1907 Ай бұрын
Lunch with Norm and Tina!.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Enjoy your lunch thanks for watching Valda Cheers ☕️🙂
@tinasyoga Ай бұрын
I am finishing out the year 2024 I fell and broke my hip, it was a rude awakening
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Yikes sorry to hear that wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹🌺
@dorinatudisco1308 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the encouraging video to retire now. I needed it. Wise words. Have a nice weekend both of you!
@OpenDGuitar Ай бұрын
Great advice.
@tanyajohnston8262 Ай бұрын
Loved this video 😊
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thank you!! 🌺
@ViniciusAlves0304 Ай бұрын
Thank you Norm and Tina!❤
@wendysherbert3257 Ай бұрын
I am retiring in one month! In my late 50’s. Husband is still working. I have been working since I was a teenager. Teaching children today is wonderful but since Covid, the behaviors have gotten so extreme. I am adapting and looking forward to my next chapter!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
That is awesome! we wish you a wonderful retirement Wendy 🌺🙂🥂
@danielodonoghue3529 Ай бұрын
Try the new English pub favourite....Pickled Egg Ball. You can play it in a small apartment across the dining table, using an old pair of tights as a net.
@MrPeppersmom Ай бұрын
😂
@terryevp4084 Ай бұрын
Grettings Norm & Tina. 100% agree with you that retiring early is the best when your health is better. Have a wonderful weekend.
@dawnmarshall7299 26 күн бұрын
Love your videos, but life is eternal
Ай бұрын
Great video, I love the part about money. It is so true!!!
@williamwelbourne2029 Ай бұрын
Cheers🍹🍺 to Tina and Norm..Love your channel👍
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Cheers William 🍻🙂
@tinasyoga Ай бұрын
You guys always help clarify my fears
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thank you 🌺
@user-qq7uq8lh9o Ай бұрын
What gets me going in the morning is our cat, hummingbirds wanting their nectar, tending our many plants, outside and in, some food bearing. Seeing what the day will bring. At the moment there are deer behind our house too. Carole
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
That is the best retirement motivation, something to make you want to get out of bed, lucky hummingbirds!
@oldbloke204 Ай бұрын
Yeah we are very much the same. Our rescued stray cats, the huge Tabby stray that lives at our back door now, Magpies coming into the house and pinching cat food and all the critters outside that call our place home are great. I can't use our BBQ atm as 2 Brushtail Possums have taken up residence in it. Time now to start pruning our fruit trees/vines and the vegie patch is sorted as well. We live in Australia so we don't have Hummingbirds unfortunately.
@suespony Ай бұрын
Just simply, love you guys. Always such good advice.
@user-hx4jh7ik5x Ай бұрын
Being free...thats sounds great.
@yorkpa3767 Ай бұрын
Always great advice from the two of you love your channel -❤
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! enjoy your weekend Cheers ☕️🙂🌺
@rbenjamin1429 Ай бұрын
You two are always so sweet together 😁
@deborahdownie8039 Ай бұрын
Another great video with a lot of common sense.
@susanwheeler-hall Ай бұрын
Experiences are number one
@terihandrick2333 Ай бұрын
Thank you both to your commitment to providing interesting topics to motivate those of us on the threshold and those already living the dream.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Our pleasure! thanks for watching Teri 🌺🙂
@grandpa_eric Ай бұрын
Hey 👋 Norm & Tina! Wonderful advice. Thanks!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Our pleasure! have a great weekend Eric Cheers 🇺🇸🍻🇨🇦🙂
@roxiesorrells4552 Ай бұрын
Wonderful video
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks Roxie!
@rachelwalsh4378 Ай бұрын
Happy Weekend Tina & Norm ❤️🏴 🏴 🇨🇦
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Lovely to hear from you Rachel enjoy your weekend too 🏴 ☕️🇨🇦
@nicoleross9969 Ай бұрын
Im scared of the rising cost of living and poverty in retirement. I see many many seniors shopping for food at the dollar store.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
It’s only natural to have that fear , we also look for bargains everywhere including the Dollar Store ! 🌺
@oldbloke204 Ай бұрын
It's something that I've mentioned many times and that people need to be realistic and look at the numbers very quickly. Also it may be the case that things like the stock market etc have been booming but that can change. A lot of money can disappear just as quickly, or quicker, than it was created.
@griswald7156 Ай бұрын
The Dollar store ! You’re doing well….when youre always at the food bank is the time to worry..
@yoona5820 Ай бұрын
All legitimate and rational reasons…thank you both! I’ve been a long time follower of you two and still enjoy every video 😊
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! we appreciate your support have a great weekend Cheers 🙂🌺
@benyablonski6278 Ай бұрын
Howdy Norm, Tina, We're back from road trip to visit family. Appreciate your tips, thoughts, what to watch out for. EXPERIENCE with Family. Awesome tip. Making memory for yourself & your family. So very important. We're moving into pre retirement mode. Maybe a year or 9 mths. ~ Ben from Vancouver ISLAND 🏝
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed a great road trip Ben pre retirement is good it’s a start 😂😂Cheers 🍻🙂
@roxie0648 Ай бұрын
Since retiring 1.5yr ago, 3 people in my life have pass away all younger than I. So when hubby and I contemplate on how blessed we feel that we walked when we did in our late 50s we truly feel so overly thankful to God. So I encourage all who can walk now do so…it’s an amazing lifestyle.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and we are sure you are pleased that you retired early that’s wonderful Roxie ☕️🙂
@7SideWays Ай бұрын
We retired before 50 and love it. Great message!
@cliffsmith7756 Ай бұрын
As always sound practical advise. The only caveat is the cost of retirement. Make sure you review your financial situation carefully.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Cliff Cheers 🍻🙂
@fredquimby3260 Ай бұрын
Great comments about how to budget with what money you have.
@lizaroberts2954 Ай бұрын
Thank Tina and Norm for your wise words.. I am 68 and still working full-time and have been going back and forth about retiring for awhile now ..
@smallmj2886 Ай бұрын
We are on track to retire when I am 57 and my wife is 55. I am really looking forward to it.
@MPeri65 Ай бұрын
Thank you Norm and Tina for your inspiring channel. We have less than 2 years to the magic 60 milestone and your advices have given us ideas on how to prepare for it and what’s important. God bless you both. ❤
@pamp212 Ай бұрын
Great advice! As well as affirmation for me. I retired “early” 6 months ago today at 63. Loving it! Staying active at a relaxed pace. Love your channel!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Wonderful! thank you 🙂
@OldYouTuber-wj7le Ай бұрын
Love your passion for retirement ❤
@billyrock8305 Ай бұрын
Time and health
@SpicyExpat Ай бұрын
I love your videos!! I am realizing that I have less time ahead of me than behind me. I will retire before I am 55.
@wrongwayconway Ай бұрын
Looking forward to retirement in October of this year (using my vacation days to take off work the entire month of November). I'll be 63 and my partner is 67 and he's been retired for 7 years. I am long over due! I have grandchildren I want to spend more time with (I work night shift in an ICU). I look forward to socializing more, day trips, gardening, walking with my dog, and taking better care of myself. We're going to keep our current home (2 storey)for a few more years but _I_ want a single storey floor plan, thinking of my future and I'm not fond of climbing stairs when I'm in my 80s!
@brendalabranche365 Ай бұрын
Great straight forward talk today! Thanks 😊. After 33+ years in psychiatry.. I feel blessed.. and “ done” ! Retired at 55 yrs. to working 2 days a week..and waiting for hubby to retire in a year. Spending winters in the Algarve - we do sometimes develop Pickleball envy ! 🎾
@Gurkha9 Ай бұрын
So true about experiences becoming far more important in retirement vs what you've owned during your life
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Cheers 🌺🙂
@Kritiker313 Ай бұрын
So true. It's too bad there are people who assign so much value to things instead of experiences and people. It's as if they think they're going to live forever.
@cyclingonplants7444 Ай бұрын
Hi Tina and Norm 🤗 Yes! I have decided just a week ago to retire In September 🥰 I'll be turning 61 in September and I want to take advantage of those Go-Go years!!! Time IS Precious!!!!
@desertdweller8520 Ай бұрын
I think it depends,. I retired at 67 and sometimes miss my work. I am relatively healthy and active. Not everyone deteriorates badly. Some people are happiest being useful in the world more than being in retirement.
@katz20200 Ай бұрын
I'm in the "happiest being useful" category. I have found a middle ground. I work p-time (2 -3 days each week) doing meaningful work and the extra $$ helps with home maintenance and a bit of travel.
@Erika-fi2dx Ай бұрын
Age 46 now, setting up a realistic budget and planning on a part time job at age 57 so I can semi-retire early (will be just working for health insurance)
@alexhefling60 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the wisdom, it’ll change my life for the better.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@lyndawilson1874 28 күн бұрын
I can’t wait to retire so I can volunteer and help in church! I miss so much working every other weekend and crazy scheduled week days. I’m SO looking forward to no schedule! 🙏🏼🇨🇦
@ThisIsOurRetirement 28 күн бұрын
Awesome 👏🌺🍷
@PenniestoDollars Ай бұрын
Lots of pickleball injuries told at the 55 and over park this Winter! lol
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Keeping fit is dangerous
@darrylmcleman6456 Ай бұрын
FINE BUSINESS! ALL or the REALLY old folk I knew when I was young were quick to take a drink.They kept active and ate well and drank moderately ! CHEERS from Here
@sarahsmom1002 Ай бұрын
You are spot on. I spent my career working mainly with people who were retired. I can't count the number of times I was advised by one of them to retire as early as possible i.e. don't put it off. Nobody ever told me they felt they'd packed it in too early. It's only a few years into my retirement & I've already lost several relatives, friends & acquaintances my age or younger. The saddest situation was an older coworker who repeatedly delayed retirement after making tentative plans to wrap up her career. She finally set a hard & fast retirement date & was looking forward to it, only to die suddenly (from a catastrophic medical event), shocking all who knew her, 3 days before her last day of work. It's true that time waits for no one. I'm glad I took to heart the advice of my clients over the years.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
That’s very sad 🌺
@tomf9292 Ай бұрын
59. Retired. Wife is 61 she retired 6 yrs ago. Love doing anything we want. FLA in fall/winter. Cape Cod in spring/summer. Really enjoy the channel. I have so many friends still working, they don’t get it…and they have money! Careful with pickleball. I believe it’s the #1 sports injury among seniors
@pennylordhutchinson8275 Ай бұрын
The Wealthy Barber is such a frank and simple way to manage your money. Such an easy informative and book to read. I followed it and saved quite a bit.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
It really spoke to us starting a new life in Canada in 1992
@RetirementbyDesign26 Ай бұрын
All great points for retiring early! We are also very blessed in that my hubby and I are besties! So we’re looking forward to my retirement in 20 months. As for hobbies, I can totally relate. I want to be able to take my time and cook wholesome plant filled meals each day or a few days during the week and I’m just so exhausted when I get home. I meal prep on Sunday but it just seems rushed and find myself not enjoying it as much as it’s one of the ways I have to prepare for the workweek. So I’m trying to change my mindset to one of gratitude 🙏🏾 but the struggle has been real! Cheers to you both!
@jackiebowen6239 Ай бұрын
I recommend retiring in 1 month instead of 20 😉
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
20 months does seem a long time any chance you can move it sooner 🤔🌺
@RetirementbyDesign26 Ай бұрын
@@ThisIsOurRetirement I wish I could! But I need have 30 years in our PERS system in order to get my full defined benefits pension - which is 75% of my average three highest income years. Can’t risk that! If I leave any earlier, I’d have to take a 44% penalty until I turn 60 and I’m turning 49 this year. With my pension, I’ll be retired before I turn 51. 🙏🏾
@RetirementbyDesign26 Ай бұрын
@@jackiebowen6239 lol! That just won’t work for some of us but if you’re retired, I hope you’re enjoying it to the fullest and if not, I hope you are able to retire in a month too and make it work. The math ain’t matching for me to quit with only that much time left and not get my full pension until I’m 60 when I’m turning 49 this year.
@richardshaw4336 Ай бұрын
Sorry Norm but think about my new socks ive bought everyday...😂😂😂 Seriously though, like many, I really enjoy your video's and wholeheartedly agree with what you say. When I retired 4 years ago at 56 one of my friend said your brave. I dont regret it one bit. Here's to watching you again next week. 😊
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!🍻🙂
@raydemers5669 Ай бұрын
Make sure you have Raison d'être. For instance I suspect this lovely couple have used this channel for that very purpose and have monetized their content. Which is cool. I intend to work until 65 because I am making in a difference in my career. I am in my late 50's, heathy, financially sound and I have this desire to serve and mentor younger talent in the company. And I have to stop sooner, then I can and be okay and re-fire to another purpose. Free of core hours. Keep on doing the wonderful Tina and Norm. You are a delightful duo living your best life.
@paulk1322 Ай бұрын
A good discussion. Thinking of it but I like my job and I'm self employed and can take time off when I like.
@iczemi Ай бұрын
Already did as of 1 Jan 2024. Thank God. At 62.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Congratulations 🥳 on your retirement 🌺🙂☕️
@cathyallshouse2981 Ай бұрын
I wish! I don't have the savings to do this, however much I want to.
@markbajek2541 Ай бұрын
Regarding health, for those not blessed with strong teeth, get that work done while you are still working and maybe insured. You break a bridge that needs to be replaced and a root canal or two then that's $5-7K Let's say you say "Pffft let's drill in some implants" $7 ,$8 $10 K? or more. A $10K hit to the budget right into the first months of retirement would make many second guess if they should have worked an extra couple of months to cushion the blow. I blew a veneer off on Sat of the holiday weekend , got into a dentist on Tuesday who "luckily" glued it back on saying " You're good to go" I asked "any restrictions on eating ?" "Nope what ever you want should be fine, next day after a "$3 whopper wednesday whopper" the upper bridge two teeth behind the veneer cracked , maybe cracking the support tooth. Root canal eval on Monday , then it's just $$$$ after that. Stuff happens but no one wants a cascading seemingly never ending outpouring of funds.
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Totally agree Dental 🦷 is not fun Tina went for a chipped filling two weeks ago and had to have the tooth removed as the tooth had fractured!! Cheers Mark 🍻🙂
@alexanderlyon Ай бұрын
Thank you, Norm and Tina. I'm quite a ways from retirement (still in my early 50s), but your list here is motivating me to take these 5 priorities more seriously. I get a lot of vacation time as a college professor, but I don't always use it very well. Thank you!
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Our pleasure! hope you have some great trips using that free time better 🍻🙂☕️
@NorthernLibrarian Ай бұрын
All very good points to retire early as possible. Fortunately I retired at 57. I have done a lot of great things in the last decade. We had plans to still explore the world but now at 70 we both have health issues that spell the end of our travelling days. I am still enjoying my retirement though. I finally have time to get back to creating art and have started birdwatching. Health quickly declines as age increases. Get out there and enjoy life while you still can.
@dougdoty4718 Ай бұрын
I always love the ideas and discussions That you create for me Anyway I feel that money is important and for some it is not what I call retirement. But a relaxed way to sell stock photography and you tubing. But it is a healthy way to enjoy living. At this point I am too young to collect pensions, ( 63 years)but because of my father's employee teaching him to invest...... I make more money with dads money than I ever did working. ( i pay a huge commission, and I don't do anything else) Today we are traveling in our trailer and been gone over a month and in two weeks leave for newfoundland for 6 weeks approx. .......... One thing I heard many years ago People who retire after 65 live less than people who retired at 60 and the same for 55. Heath is way more important than....... Thanks for taking the time to give me something to consider or discuss/ disagree 😢😮 Thanks again OH we went in our first GIANT TIGER 😮😮😮 because of these videos
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Doug enjoy your road trips and Giant Tiger Cheers 🙂🌺
@tanyajohnston8262 Ай бұрын
Did I tell you I started my own KZfaq channel? My Cozy Retirement is mine. I feel like I’m getting to know you a little through yours and I agree it is fun to read the comments. I have a long way to go and I’m not as good at editing yet, but having fun learning this new skill. My husband is not yet retired, he has his own business and works many hours a week, but hoping in a couple years when he is 62. Fingers crossed 😊
@ThisIsOurRetirement Ай бұрын
That is awesome! wishing you well with your channel Tanya have a great weekend 🌺☕️🙂
@tanyajohnston8262 Ай бұрын
Thank you and you too 😊
@Savannah-ed4rv Ай бұрын
Another reason is it if you're still married or in a relationship when you're retired, you have more time to spend with each other!