Hi everyone. I've been lurking off and on and finally decided to join.
I retired at age 55 after a 30-year career in journalism. It was my choice to retire but honestly journalism is a very difficult career right now so who knows if I'd have a job now if I had decided to stay. I am now 59. I stay busy reading, gardening, doing household projects, getting together with friends for coffee and dinner and helping my elderly mother.
I am comfortable financially because I've always been a saver but I still watch my pennies and I consider myself a smart shopper. I have never had any regrets about retiring.
I retired at age 55 after a 30-year career in journalism. It was my choice to retire but honestly journalism is a very difficult career right now so who knows if I'd have a job now if I had decided to stay. I am now 59. I stay busy reading, gardening, doing household projects, getting together with friends for coffee and dinner and helping my elderly mother.
I am comfortable financially because I've always been a saver but I still watch my pennies and I consider myself a smart shopper. I have never had any regrets about retiring.