Hi, I am a 61.5 yr old first time poster. I am seriously considering retirement this July but I want to hold off on taking SS at least until I reach my full retirement age of 66. My wife is a year younger and would like to work one more year and then consider retiring at 62 as well.
We are making extra mortgage payments and we should have it paid off this July at which time we will be debt free with approx $2.1 million in mostly tax deferred savings plans. I enjoy a simple low cost life style but I know that my wife is not as frugal as I am.
I think that the key to making this work without losing my mind with anxiety is to find a part time job that I would enjoy.
Has anyone beat me to this lifestyle? If so how difficult was it to find your part time job and what type of job are you doing?
We are making extra mortgage payments and we should have it paid off this July at which time we will be debt free with approx $2.1 million in mostly tax deferred savings plans. I enjoy a simple low cost life style but I know that my wife is not as frugal as I am.
I think that the key to making this work without losing my mind with anxiety is to find a part time job that I would enjoy.
Has anyone beat me to this lifestyle? If so how difficult was it to find your part time job and what type of job are you doing?