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Comment on Graduate and Retire by 35! by Penelope @ Our Fourpence Worth

Penelope @ Our Fourpence Worth — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:25:31 +0000

Wow, this is really inspiring and motivating. I wish I had seen this when I graduated from college in 2001.

But maybe I can retire at 42 …

Comment on Celebrate Earth Day 2008 - Retire by Off Grid Living

Off Grid Living — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:02:45 +0000

Good tips. If you are in your 30’s, with a young family and not enough in your IRA or RRSP a good idea is to tele-commute. (Work from home) This would have the same effect as early retirement. I really enjoy your blog. We are thinking the same way.

Comment on Retiring Abroad Quiz by A Path Together

A Path Together — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:48:35 +0000

This is probably the most difficult decision I have concerning retirement.

I think for me it comes to how often I would be able to afford to come back to the US to see family and friends which could add to the costs of retiring abroad. Having said that, living somewhere else really can be rewarding.

Barcelona, here I come!

Comment on Marriage and Retirement by apathtogether

apathtogether — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:43:28 +0000

My wife and I have ongoing discussions about this very topic. One additional question I would add to the mix is, “how do you plan on spending retirement?” Your dream might be playing golf while your spouse’s dream could be travelling the world. If that’s the case then you can both spend time coming up with a list of top golf courses the world over

Comment on Retirement Blog by admin

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:22:40 +0000

Maurice:
Get the Free Retirement Guide, by visiting the website at, http://www.iplanretirement.com/retirementguide

I used to work in Banking also!!!! So we know better than most, that the current system, is mostly crap. I lived through the banking layoffs of the early ’90s, no fun at all, you are getting out at the right time - it’s going to get ugly. Citibank is just the beginning.

The formula is in the guide, it’s so simple, you would laugh at me if I told you. That’s why I wrote a 15 page guide, to explain something, that a 5th grader could calculate.

Get the Free Retirement Software, also on the website, to help you implement the ideas and formula in the guide.

I’m using it right now, on the retirement blog, to demonstrate how you can retire in San Francisco for under a million dollars. Check that out for some practical insights.

Thanks for your comment.
Ramsay

Comment on Retirement Blog by Maurice

Maurice — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:44:40 +0000

Great news.
Where can I read more as I plan to retire soon.
I work in Banking !!!.
What is the formula and how does it work ?
Cant wait to see it.

Comment on FIG’n Afraid of Retirement? by RetiredSyd

RetiredSyd — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:18:47 +0000

Very good insight. I have recently written about this fear as I have observed it over and over again, just as you have. (And your Canadian/American observation is very interesting–Americans hear “dead” when you say “retired”.) I think there is a fear of not having enough money in retirement, but more importantly, many are defined by their jobs and they don’t really know who they “are” when they don’t have that identity anymore.

It may very well be an American thing. When you meet Europeans at a party, they almost never ask you what you do for a living when you meet them. In fact, I have offended a few by asking that question. But in the US, that is usually one of the first questions you ask someone when you meet them–because it seems we do believe that is who you “are”.

I will be retiring in 6 weeks at the age of 44. I can’t wait to get to know this person outside of the “finance professional” identity!

Comment on Retiring Overseas - Americans Abroad! by admin

admin — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:16:29 +0000

Funny you should mention New Zealand. My wife and I, just last night, were discussing New Zealand as a potential retirement location. She has a co-worker who will be moving to New Zealand in June. And she has recently met several Air New Zealand flight attendents who, were friendly, and had no complaints.

New Zealand seems so far off the retirement radar, so little is known about the country here in the U.S, that it makes it very intriguing.

It’s relative isolation and obscurity, may be it’s greatest advantage, as the economic and environmental situation in the Northern Hemisphere deteriorates.

Thanks for your comment, any further insights you could share, are appreciated. And my wandering eye is already on New Zealand!

Comment on Retiring Overseas - Americans Abroad! by motheaten

motheaten — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:14:41 +0000

I came to New Zealand over 40 years ago and find it a very pleasant place to live. People generally are very friendly, the temperate climate conducive to outdoor activities and good fresh food readily available.