Retirement Diaries

Discover how these retirees now spend their days, the unexpected challenges they face, and their favorite parts about retirement life.

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Why One Former CFO Chose This Waterfront Retirement Community In Tennessee
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Retirement Snapshot Name: Bill F.• Location: Tellico Village, Tennessee• Age: 67• Retired At: 67• Marital Status: Married• Profession: Finance/Economy Bill …
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How My Curiosity Turned Into A Retirement Passion Project
travelawaits.com - Michelle M. Shockley View Full Profile Michelle Shockley is an Emmy award-winning journalist, content creator, and mom to two young adult daughters. She and her family love to travel, and their vacations are not for the weary. Her motto: Have minivan, will road trip, but her husband prefers the air.
Retirement Snapshot Name: Gigi B.• Location: St. Augustine, Florida• Retired: 16 years• Marital Status: Married• Profession: Federal civil servant, museum …
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I’m 61 — Why I Decided To Retire At 46
travelawaits.com - Michelle M. Shockley View Full Profile Michelle Shockley is an Emmy award-winning journalist, content creator, and mom to two young adult daughters. She and her family love to travel, and their vacations are not for the weary. Her motto: Have minivan, will road trip, but her husband prefers the air.
Retirement Snapshot Name: Irma C.• Location: New Jersey• Age: 61• Retired At: Tried to leave her job at 45 but actually left at 46• Marital Status: Life …
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I Retired On A Cruise Ship — Here’s How Much It Costs
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Retirement Snapshot Name: Steve D. • Location: Cruise Ship; Home base in Miami• Age: 75• Retired At: 65• Marital Status: Widowed• Profession: Attorney Steve …
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5 Things I’ve Learned After Losing My Spouse To Alzheimer’s
travelawaits.com - Michelle M. Shockley View Full Profile Michelle Shockley is an Emmy award-winning journalist, content creator, and mom to two young adult daughters. She and her family love to travel, and their vacations are not for the weary. Her motto: Have minivan, will road trip, but her husband prefers the air.
Retirement Snapshot Name: Brian A.• Location: Modesto, California• Age: 73• Retired At: 66• Marital Status: Widowed• Profession: Retired business coordinator …
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How A Botched Retirement Plan Led Me To Living On A Cruise Ship
travelawaits.com - Michelle M. Shockley View Full Profile Michelle Shockley is an Emmy award-winning journalist, content creator, and mom to two young adult daughters. She and her family love to travel, and their vacations are not for the weary. Her motto: Have minivan, will road trip, but her husband prefers the air.
Retirement Snapshot Name: Jeff F. Location: Cruise ship, and home base, Delaware Age: 73 Retired At: 55 Marital Status: Single Profession: Vice President …

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