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Retired and Inspired at 55
Thoughts and Musings on Early Retirement
Early Retirement Can be Yours
Welcome to my blog on early retirement. It took a lot of planning and discipline but I was able to retire at 55 in February 2020. I'll share how I did it, and my experiences in retirement.
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What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?
A recent conversation with a friend at her nieces’ graduation party (one from college, the other from high school) provided the...
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Aug 7, 20232 min read
It’s All About Relationships
Life is all about the relationships we have – at work, at home, family and friends, when we go out, and when we travel. The strength,...
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Jul 17, 20233 min read
Sitting in Traffic & a Change in Perspective
This post came to me while sitting on a closed highway due to an accident ahead. I was on my way to meet friends for a bike ride on...
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Jul 10, 20233 min read
How to Silence Your Inner Ageist
This week’s post is a bit different as the below is an excerpt of a recent article that really hit home for me. It’s from...
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Jun 26, 20233 min read
Financial Responsibility is Key
Regular readers will recognize this theme from earlier posts as this was – and still is - one of my major messages for those seeking...
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Jun 19, 20233 min read
Push Yourself, You’ll Be Glad You Did
I’ve written a few posts about the importance of physical and mental exercise to stay healthy and continue to grow. The topic was brought...
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Jun 12, 20233 min read
Hello, Tech Support?
The events in this post are real. The names have been changed or omitted to protect the guilty. How many times have you called the...
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Jun 5, 20234 min read
Family
We had the opportunity and pleasure to have 2 major family events over the last several weeks. After missing so many things due to Covid...
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May 22, 20233 min read
You Gotta Get Away
Those of you currently working know the importance of stepping away from your job periodically to recharge and refresh. Ideally, you can...
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May 15, 20233 min read
You Didn't Fill Out the Form
Yet another post inspired by a conversation over pints at our local brewery with friends who work at large corporations. This is the...
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May 8, 20233 min read
Bringing People Together One T-Shirt at a Time
Yet another post inspired by a conversation at our local brewery - https://www.ashtonbrewing.com/ - (regular readers will notice a theme...
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May 1, 20232 min read
The Quest Continues
Back in January of 2022 I wrote “What’s Your Quest” -https://www.retiredandinspiredat55.com/post/what-s-your-quest – about the importance...
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Apr 24, 20233 min read
Side Trips Part 2
After my last two posts I figured something lighter was needed. This is a sequel to my earlier post about taking side trips while on...
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Apr 17, 20235 min read
Tax Time
With tax time upon us I got to thinking again about the importance of planning for changes to your tax liabilities in retirement. Whether...
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Apr 3, 20232 min read
Hypocrisy Rules
Hypocrites to the left of me, hypocrites to the right of me. Into the valley of death they drag this country. Being retired, I have the...
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Mar 27, 20234 min read
Bicycle – Motor Vehicle Etiquette
With spring finally here and people getting back outside, this is a reminder to share the road. As an avid cyclist the, dance between...
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Mar 20, 20233 min read
When You Talk to People, the World Gets Smaller
I’ve written before about my wife and I sitting at the bar when we go out, so we get the opportunity to meet and talk to new people....
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Mar 13, 20234 min read
To EV or Not to EV
This is a follow-on to my earlier “Good Intentions” post. The constant barrage of electric vehicle (EV) commercials and the calls to ban...
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Mar 6, 20234 min read
Convenience vs the Environment
Watching online ordering continue to grow while brick and mortar stores increasingly close, I cringe at the cost of online convenience....
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Feb 13, 20233 min read
Meeting Chico Resch
For those non-hockey fans reading this: Chico Resch was an NHL goaltender with the NY Islanders during their 4 Stanley Cup dynasty, also...
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Feb 6, 20233 min read
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The articles in this blog are for informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice, financial advice, emotional advice or counsel.
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