I kind of live like I’m retired. I still work a little, which might eventually stop. I’m just in my early 50’s.
I live in a retirement city. Since it’s a retirement city there are activities all day long. It’s like camp but better. My calendar is full of fun and interesting things. Zumba, lunch and dinner dates, lectures and discussion on many different topics, dancing and live music, shows (both local and Broadway tour) social clubs, and more. I also volunteer teaching Zumba and other things here and there.
We might move if my husband gets a new job, and it just won’t be the same. I really think this model should be spread across the country all ages. When I was young I grew up in a master planned community that had some of the things my current city does. Attracting more retired people can transform the rate of volunteerism and offerings to the community.
My plan is to keep my house here even if we move soon so I can come back to it. Hopefully, the area stays relatively inexpensive and safe. I’ll be living on savings and SS and my husband has a very small pension also. I think about dabbling back in having an investment property to rent. I think about that for income now.