Responding To Ben Shapiro's Views On Retirement 

My dad died at 52 and my mom at 58, which inspired me to retire early. I'll happily die after 5 years of retirement rather than be a wage slave until the day I die.

I believe the retirement crisis will get even worse. Many struggle to save due to low wages, rising prices, and exorbitant rents. With homeownership becoming unattainable for middle-class Americans, they may not have a home to rely on for retirement either.

Retirement is now more difficult than it was in the past. I've been saving for a long time instead of investing, and right now I only have about $400K. considering all the inflation, i'm thinking of investing in stocks, i dont just have idea on market strategies.

I retired at age 60. I am now 77. I have truly enjoyed time off from work, and love seeing my grands grow and my adult kids become fully mature. Husband is 82. We have loved retirement!

No one needs Ben’s advice on finding fulfillment after a career. He is in an air conditioned studio yapping all day. He isn’t a nurse, a doctor, a mechanic, loading luggage on planes, etc. It’s easy to be anti-retirement when you just get paid to yap. He doesn’t do actual labor or work. No one needs Ben’s advice to find fulfillment. Let retirees determine that on their own.

Retirement isn’t the end of work completely. It’s the end of mandatory work. You can do hobbies and turn into a business or do updates to your home on your own and learn.

I have never met an elderly person who said “I wish I worked more”

Am 58 retiring next year but the thought of retirement gives me weakness. My apologies to everyone who have retired and filing social security during this time after putting in all those years of work just to lose everything to a problem you never imagined to happen. It’s so difficult for people who are retired and have no savings or loved ones to fall back on.

My dad's been retired for over 20 years! He's living his best life!

Retirement isn't overrated. Work is overrated. If you are enjoying life outside of work, then you have a life.

My parents retired at 62. They are still killing it in their mid 80s.

I prefer to call it "repurposing" rather than "retiring"

I retired eleven years ago at 56 and my wife joined me three years later. Her 90yo father retired at 55 and is still around and healthy. Retirement is only called overrated by people that still work.

I retired 9 years ago at 51. Retirement is like everything else in life. If you don't plan it chances are it's not going to happen or it won't turn out the way you want it. For me, retiring was easy because after working in law enforcement for 23 years I hated my job. Too much stress, too much bs, and too much interruptions and interference in my personal life. So I'm enjoying retirement very much. Going to the gym, walking my dog, traveling, hanging out with family and friends, reading, and some days just doing nothing. My worst day in retirement is better than most days working. If you're wondering how I did it - live below your means, don't pay interest on your credit cards, buy a car every 10 years or longer, invest in the stock market (401k, 403b, IRA, or regular account), don't get divorced.

I retired at 60.❤ Work part time.❤ Take great care of my home.❤ Painted my walls and baseboards.❤ Shampoo, my carpets.❤ Mowed my grass❤ I dust my inside of my home❤ The list goes on and on.❤ Never looked better❤ That's every year❤ So much to do and never worked harder, then inside and outside of my house😮

People who are able to retire early are lucky . I have 15 months till 65 and need to look at calling it quits, my only fear is running out of funds much later, thus keen on investing. What could be the safest possible ways to invest for cashflow, in order to afford lifestyle after retirement?

People say you lose your identity when you retire, for me it’s about finding my identity

My parents retired at 60 and my mom passed at 90 and my dad at 100. They had a great life!

No one should retire at 65..agree. Sixty is mire like it!

I retired at 62 three years ago and absolutely love it! I have good health, lots of friends, hobbies, travel a lot and have enough money without taking social security. I’ll hold off on taking social security until age 70. My 89 year old mom ran out of savings/401k ten years ago and is just getting by (with some help from me) and social security. Without social security she’d be in trouble. Retirement is way more fun and fullfilling than I expected. Sorry young people - retirement is a blast. Hope you get to retire some day.

When I listened to Clark Howard years ago a statement he made always stuck with me. He said “I want to work I just don’t want to have to work” probably not an exact quote but it always stuck with me.

The people who make their work/career their whole identity, die early when they retire. Have a purpose outside of your work and career. There’s more to life than just working.

There’s a difference between retiring from work and retiring to living. Retiring to living is how people live 20-30 years after they retire. Retiring from work is how people die 5-10 years after they retire.

I will retire from my full time gig at 65ish (desk job), but want to do other "jobs" or interests/volunteer. My parents retired at 62, company early outed them. They worked part-time jobs until 70, and are now 90 and doing great. Staying on physical and mental health is key. They both stayed social and active.

I am a correctional officer in a maximum security prison. I dont love my job and I dont hate my job. Been at it for 15 years. I dont find any kind of personal fulfillment in what is arguably one of the most toxic work places to exist. I see this job as a good way to provide for my wife and kids and the benefits are really good. So i lace up my boots, put on my duty belt and go to work everyday. Society obviously needs people like me who are not looking for any feelings of satisfaction outside of their paychecks, otherwise some very bad people will be on the street. I am eligible to retire at 50, i am mandated to retire at 57. I will probably go till 57 just to get my kids through high school and launched. I try to balance enjoying my life now as well as preparing for my retirement years. I am not wishing my life away for a day that may never come. I have known enough people who have died during their pre retirement years and also enough people who have been flat broke during retirement to know you have to find a balance. I have a little 5 acre hobby farm now, when i retire i plan to spend more time on my farming, but i do spend some time at it now. I may take a part time gig for money or i may not. Just depends on what our needs are and how i feel about it when the time comes. I usually work a couple overtime shifts every week so that we can afford my wife to stay at home and homeschool our very young children and also so we can save a little for retirement. We both drive used vehicles. We have a little bit of debt, but not too much. I am just an average joe living my American dream. Dont know why i rambled so much, maybe it will help someone.

Most rich people stay rich by spending like the poor and investing without stopping then most poor people stay poor by spending like the rich yet not investing like the rich but impressing them

I'm a 48-year-old doctor feeling burnt out from long hours and stress. I've never invested in a retirement portfolio because I've always believed the economy would collapse eventually. However, I plan to retire soon and I'm curious: If you had $100k to invest safely in stocks over 4-5 years to grow, how would you start?

my father in-law retired at 62 on social security and some side income from ginseng and yellow root sales. He passed last year at 93. he was a logger who worked in timber since he was 14

I retired 24 years ago and never felt better. I have many hobbies and travel that I put off while I had to work 9-5 and raise kids. Now I have time for all of these things. I am not bored or lonely.

I've always found the "Anti-retirement" movement rooted in people who live to work, as opposed to people that work to live. There is no shame in that, however I believe most people will relate more with having to work to live. I am firmly in the work to live camp and I am heavily, in regards to my current income levels, investing for my future retirement. This is still fairly far off for me, currently in my 20's, however I have enough hobbies and interests that will keep me busy well into life and I can't wait until I can really put my full attention to them. Working in Elder care really helped solidify my views on this as well. I've spoken to quite a few who had regrets in life, never once did I hear "I wish I worked more" as a regret. It was usually "I wish I experienced this experience.", "I wish I spent more time with my family.", or "I wish I planned my finances better.".

I've been retired for 6 years and everyone down my street knows me because I've become Mr Fixit !!! I don't do it for money but because I like helping people who can't help themselves. I've met nice people in the process and it's helped to bring the neighborhood closer.

Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got to talking about investment and money. I started investing with $150k and in the first 2 months, my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and get more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.

My 75-year-old dad is one of the fortunate ones who has a small pension and social security. He lives very modestly BUT his fixed income is enough for him to live modestly even in today's economy. For those that would look at my dad and say you live too modestly I laugh. You know what my dad has that I don't right now. He has NO boss, NO co-workers, NO customers / clients for those of you are self-employed, he has NO one he must answer to. What he has is a fixed income that affords him a modest life without having to put up with a boss, co-workers, customers/clients, etc. AND that above all else is what I hope to achieve in about 10+ years from now. ----- I WANT A PURPOSE, A REASON TO GET OUT OF BED WHEN I RETIRE BUT I ALSO WANT TO PUT BOSSES, CO-WORKERS, CUSTOMERS/CLIENTS, THE PUBLIC BEHIND ME, WAY BEHIND ME!!

I retired at age 55. 10 years later, I am still alive and happy. If people retire at 65, 10 years later they are 75, and guess what, they are closer to death. That average age for cancer is 60. So yea, the older you get, the likely you are to die.

I retired in '99 worked P/T for 12 years and have been totally retired since. I am happy with my choice. I've have a serious illness and lost my wife since I fully retired but all in all things are OK as I face 80 in three months.

Yeah, i am not going to be commuting 2 hours a day and going to this office sitting at a computer 8 hours a day whrn I am 65. My meaning isnt derived from rotting away at a computer desk 8 hours a day 5 days a week.

My granpa has been retired since before I was born! He's now 102 and I'm 32

Isn't retirement better defined as a state of doing only what you want, vs non retirement is doing what you must?

Long story short: Young work-a-holic can't understand people not working... I was there myself for years... But the closer I get to retirement, to more I can see how I can stay busy and fulfilled without my current specific job... And get a better "work"/life balance...

I "retired" at age 40 from the military with income and medical care for live.I'm not rich by definition but I have supplemented working, singing and playing bass here and there, having a business working my own hours, got an associate degree (thanks to the G.I.Bill). Today I'm 70 years old and I've been collecting social security (along with retirement) since age 62 and I'm STILL not rich but GRATEFUL to GOD that He supplies, not necessarily what I want but MUST DEFINITELY NEED... And I'm not complaining PRAISE GOD!!!

I'm a welder in my mid 50's. Tradesmen don't retire at all because we are ALL dead by then.. I honestly don't know anyone that has worked their whole life (really worked) and has retired without a medical issue causing it. Shit, I'm "the old guy" on any site I walk onto.. I'd consider 5 years of retirement without being crippled a freaking blessing. Not even joking

For myself, what I found out during the pandemic, is having a reason to get up in the morning was important. I was put on furlough. Initially, it was great. It was basically an extended vacation. But, after I did all the "honey-do" chores. That was it. I was _really_ bored just a few months into it and I needed money to pay for stuff. So, I had to find another job. To me, the concept of retirement is that I get to choose my work, not that I will stop working. Being active and having a purpose is important. BTW, my original employer did finally reach out to me over a year later to offer my job back - but I found a better job with higher pay, so it worked out. 5 years is certainly an exaggeration. My grandparents are retired for 15+ years. Most people I know that retired got at least 10 years out of it. Ben is a good example of when smart people sound dumb when they venture outside their areas of expertise.

Ben Shapiro obviously surrounds himself with people who define themselves with jobs, so I'm not surprised by his statements. He's also not able to speak for all occupations. He talks into a camera for a living, whereas I'm a residential carpenter and I truly can't picture myself climbing around in roof truss' when I'm 80. I live in a outdoorsy town where people can't wait to get off work so they can do the things that actually matter to them. I'm 35, I like my job, but I'm not married to it. I have a ton of hobbies and could happily retire tomorrow. I will agree, do not retire until you have a plan for all the extra time you'll have.

Observing people that retired on social security only was a big wake-up experience for me.

I'm 54 and working a corporate job feels different at least for me. I don't know if corporate America changed for the worst over the years or if I changed, but I'm ready to call it quits as I tire of the BS.

The flip side is true too, which is work until 70 then die 1 year later, the point is you don't want to work full time until you die either

Don't listen to people in their 40's and 50's who tell you about retirement, what it's like, how retirees feel, etc. They have no idea. Unless you are in your mid 60's and beyond there is no way you can understand the physical, mental, financial, and emotional aspects of aging. Your energy level is different. Your outlook is different. Your view of the future is different. And retirement is a personal choice. It's not for everyone. It's not one size fits all. It depends upon your wiring, constitution, health, personality and energy level. And your financial wealth, annual income, and lifestyle. These are all significant variables.

I’ll have plenty to do once retired

I retired 7 years ago at 48. The last 7 years have been the best of my life.

My dad is 74 and has been retired 12 years. His body couldn’t take the factory work anymore. Ben is wrong. My dad has thrived on his 150 acre ranch he bought. He’s much healthier and less stressed.

After 34 years being a 9-1-1 Dispatcher, I'm retiring, I'll be 62 (in a couple years). I am so looking forward to this, but you are correct, friendships, hobbies etc. I myself will get a lot more saddle time with my horses and plan on inviting women veterans to ride with me... As a disabled veteran myself, this has been near and dear to my heart and I plan on moving forward with it once I retire.

My grandfather retired in his 50’s after having a heart attack. He sat on his couch waiting to die and lived to be 80.

I have so many relatives who retired early and they’re already in their late 80s and very happy and comfortable in life, able to spend so much time with grandkids. I hope to God they don’t raise the social security age since I’m retiring in 2 years at 58 and I plan to take the benefit at 62.

i'm wired to be a happy hermit. 66 and was self employed for 35 years. stopped working 3 years ago. plenty of money and insurances all paid up. widower 5 years in. if you are worried about loss of purpose, get a dog. best thing i ever did. people and community are two facets of life that a lot of us do not need or seek out.

I retired from my full time job at 48. Retirement has many factors. I'm on my first marriage, our kids are grown, we are debt free because we were frugile and focused. Other than taxes and utilities. We now both work 20 hrs per week at enjoyable easy going jobs. We love exercise, hiking, and bike riding. Don't smoke, rarely drink. You have to be intentional. 5 P's. Proper Planning Prevents Poor Projects.

I have been retired for 8 years and I love every minute of my retirement. My health has gotten better! My doctor cut my medications by 50% in the first two years of my retirement! I love not having to wake up at some unGodly hour to hop in the car and go to work. I'm happy not being hammered from upper-management wanting more and more from me on a daily basis. I never felt accomplished at anything because the goal kept changing and whatever I did was never enough. It was exhausting. Anyway, say what you want about retirement, but I'd vote for it every day of the week.

Ben - Young fella, you sound a lot like someone who has never held a full-time productive job requiring a generally recognized useful skill set. Lemme tell ya how it is from the perspective of an 89 year old who served on active duty in the Marine Corps, and retired from a 30 plus year productive and mostly enjoyable career as an electronics systems engineer in the Defense industry. My wife is also retired from over 20 years of factory work in commercial electronics and Defense work. We both love retirement, are in good overall health, and enjoy our friends and neighbors. We are as active as we wish to be, when we wish to be. I am a life member of the American Legion, the VFW,, and the Marine Corps League, and still somewhat active in those organizations. I'm also a Ham radio operator, AB1PW with an Extra Class license. I praise God for who He is, and for His many blessings in our lives. Until He "calls me home", I'll "Keep on Truckin' ".

Retired at 62, 9 years ago. Loving it! Now the work around the property is all for myself and my grandkids, all enjoyable.

Ken - It’s not fair to say it’s our “fault” if we only have SS to live on. You don’t know everyone’s personal history. I am 69 and retirement is not a financial option. I still work part-time as a self-employed non-medical senior caregiver in a private home. I am very grateful that Social Security supplements my income. If I could retire on SS alone, I certainly would. I have no debt except for a used car payment. Life is good and so is my health. Thank you God.

I’m out at 58……some things are more important than money! If you live within your means and stay out of debt……stay the course so to speak, retirement is possible at 58. My dad retired at 60 and he’s is now 92. He didn’t quit working……he just did what made him happy and still does. That’s my plan!! 🤞🤞

As of Ben’s comments, some people labor at work, not sitting at a desk. Also, those who sits at a desk might be stressed. Hard labor or stress can shorten your life. I retired at 62, great decision. No stress, no working for someone else, no asking permission to use my vacation days, and so much more. 👍retire ASAP!

I retired at 55 at the end of February. Work was always a means to an end for me. It wasn’t my life. And when the point came where I could not go in everyday and still live basically the same lifestyle, it was an easy decision. I’ve known so many men about my age just fall over dead, it reframes your priorities in life. But I’m very fortunate, I have a bunch of hobbies and interests completely separate from my work life. I’m not bored. I’m free.

What he ACTUALLY said: "The vision of retirement we are constantly sold - sitting on a beach in a lounge chair - may not actually be real for many people. And what’s more, all people need a sense of purpose - from family, from community, from church. Our society has steadily removed all of those social institutions from daily life. The elderly no longer live in intergenerational homes, helping out kids and grandkids; they’re too often shuttled into old age homes, dependent on programs like Social Security. Which means a lot of people find that purpose in work. Retirement from work without getting involved in another job, or another community purpose, or in church is a recipe for personal malaise." He is not advocating for workaholism. He is simply saying that "retiring" in the way many think about it, is not the God-send that everyone assumes it is, in absence of other sources of fulfillment. Many people don't have those other senses of fulfillment, so yes, retiring from work on top of all of that will be a problem for them.

My brother and husband both died at the age of 59. So I retired at 60. Time is something that you could never take back

This is a really good one Ken. Retirement is not stupid. I’ve been pretty good with my money, and I should have a fair amount to help fund my retirement, plus my job has a very good retirement plan. I am a Railroad Conductor, and by my retirement age of 60, I’ll have been at my job nearly forty years. Being a Railroad Conductor is what I do. It’s not who I am. I will retire at 60. I’m not saying that I won’t work. I just won’t work that job anymore, and if I decide to take time off to travel, pursue interests, catch up with friends and family, or volunteer with my time, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. On another note, some jobs have a lot tougher lifestyle than others, so winding those careers down is a good idea for many reasons.

I was unemployed for 6 months to a year in my 20s... travelled Austrailia. New Zealand and Fiji. Greatest most fulfilling time of my life. I recommend everyone become unemployed for a long period of time!!!

My grandparents retired in '94. Traveled the US and Canada till '99. Then traveled in the winter till '08. My grandpa has been busy every day, even now. Always having "projects".

I'm 47. I've been working since I was 14. If I could retire tomorrow, I would do it in a heartbeat. There's nothing more disgusting than watching career politicians constantly voting themselves pay raises then tell pushing back the retirement age. It just goes to show everyone that a politician always puts themselves first and you last.

I think we are dancing around one of the core issues, Ken too. Men in particular define their value as the utility they can provide for others. Always have, probably always will. It's actually one of the foundations of agape love, to personally sacrifice for the good of another. That's why entertainment, relaxation, and hobbies (particularly those that only benefit oneself) eventually feel hollow. The key is in retirement, seeking loving ways to be of service to others.

It really depends on the person I think. Some people have to be moving all the time and they go crazy without something to focus on and give them purpose. Others are quite comfortable to get up each day without much of a plan, and putter around the house, maybe run errands, take a nap, etc.

I retired at age 64 and I am now age 70. No plans on stopping soon.

I’m retiring the day I turn 59 with 30 years of federal service. The odds are greatly in favor of me lasting more than 5 years after retirement.

People who retire finally have time to see a Dr. I retired last July, working halftime for the financial and physical benefits. Also still adding to my retirement account, which I don't need yet. That's when I learned I had a cancer. The local VA, behind UK Medical Center, found and cured it within 6 months, @ $500 out of pocket. I finally had the time. It's up to you to decide what to do with your retirement, in fact all of your time, because that's all life really is; an unknown period of time.

The hard part with health problems is sometimes they hit you out of nowhere. You can be doing all the right things eating healthy and planning for the future and then some drunk driver hits you out of nowhere changing your whole life. I know Ken / Ramsey as a whole doesn't like the FIRE movement but getting to financial independence sooner means I could transition and do some other job that maybe doesn't pay enough but is satisfying later. It also helps me if the worst happens to me down the road but before I had planned to retire. I want to get to financial independence early not just to retire but so I have options that I don't otherwise have.

I retired at 54 and now turning 62 this year. I am happy! Taking Social Security this year when I turn 62! Living a good life….

I"m 71 and I've been retired for 30+ years. I wouldn't give up my (clear) 50k per year pension and medical insurance and go back to work for a dime less than 150k per year (after tax)

So many things wrong with the framing that SS is designed for individuals to live well. It’s not. It’s a safety net so that people don’t work all their lives then forced to survive on dog food in their old age if they didn’t save enough or medical bills puts them into bankruptcy. It’s all well and good for Ken and Ben to not need social security. They can donate their checks to a worthy cause if the system is not deconstructed when they retire. But they don’t speak for millions who’ve invested (involuntarily) into SS for decades and want their money back - plus interest earned.

The concept of mini-retirement changed my life. I'm no longer waiting for some retirement paradise when I'm 65. It helps to know how to fund the lifestyle. You know, making money while you sip that piña colada by the beach does help. I wouldn't have been able to do it otherwise.

Social security is not a gift and its not charity. It's something I purchased and deserve. In 2008 I got laid off, the equity in my rentals disappeared, my IRA's fell by 50% and there wasn't a job on the horizon. When the economy started to recover to where there were jobs I could apply to I was 62, do you have any idea how hard it is to find work at 62? I had been a senior manager in technical companies. I have an MBA. SO MUCH FOR DEPENDING ON MY INVESTMENTS AND HARD WORK AND BEING SELF-RELIANT. I lost at least $600K in retirement assets. I did it all and did it the way I should do it. Then I did the only thing I could do, I retired at 58. I lived on a tiny pension, some UI, part time teaching at a Community College, and when I turned 62 Social Security. I short sold one rental property and moved into the other. Fortunately I bought places I'd like to live in as rentals so I like my home and have housing security. When my income fell enough I qualified for VA Health Care thank god. And the government. Best health care I've ever had. Now I am pushing 75 and I'm slowing down, A lot of my friends are gone; my brothers are older and only one still lives; and if I'm lucky I've got another ten years. I would not give up one single day of the retirement I've had for more money. Had I to rely only on my savings and investments retirement would be impoverished; I'd need food stamps to eat. Social Security pays the difference in my life and I have money left over every month. **It was never intended to be the sole source of income for old people. It was intended to be a safety net for them and that's what it actually is!** And it could be quite secure and work for another 100 years if we didn't listen to those who want it to fail and insist taht it has, because it's been working for 100 years already. And I still do volunteer work because you're right. Most of us do need a purpose, to contribute.

There are 3 things no one says on their death bed..."I wish I had worked longer", "I wish I had spent less time with my family", and, "I wish I had spent less time in Church." Most say something very different...just the opposite.

I think it depends on the person. My mom retired before 60, but works a lot in the garden, cooks, updates the house, takes care of the grandkids and stays very busy and active. My dad is still working into his mid 70s, but I have a feeling he won't do as well if he retires because all he would do is sit on the couch and watch tv.

I have retirement plans, but no plans to retire. I will likely work less, but I hope not to fully retire. I may also do some charitable work, but until I am physically unable, I will not stop "working" either at my profession or another activity. Having work to do is a very good thing.

Basically, what both of them are saying is "we need you to work until you die so you can make us money so people like us can sit in an office telling you what to think". If it is not sustainable it is because people like you working to make it so.

My dad was 59 when he retired. He was a surgeon. After he retired, he had no meaning or purpose in life. Twenty seven years later he passed away the happiest man on the face of the earth.

To say that people are more likely to die the further they get out from retirement is to say that people are more likely to die as they get older. It’s not retirement that drives that, it’s getting older. Same for cognitive decline, overall health. Work, can keep you mentally sharp, but so could reading, playing golf, swimming, playing chess, etc.

Paternal Grandma retired at ~60, had no debt, great pension, and even better 401k. She's ~91, doing great. My other grandparents also retired around the same age, but they needed to keep up with the Jones and had debt. They died at 89 & 90, considerably more dependant on others, tearing up the beautiful family they built. They still were not lost or without purpose.

Honestly, I like the work I do. Accounting. I’m 43, and been doing various forms of accounting since 2010. I don’t working until my mid 70’s. It’s on office job, something I can do for decades to come…..That’s just me, point being, find something you love to do and stick with it. I don’t think enough people put thought in what they want to do as a career when they are young and try different things if they don’t like the first thing. In the long run, you end up in a similar situation where you’re living just to not work later.

This is my fifth year after retirement. I’ve been following the 4% rule thing, but this isn’t really how hard I expected things to be. I still have about $460k outside funds in my IRA to invest in stocks. Pls how do I take advantage of the market turnaround?

The key is to keep active

Started drawing at 62. Still do 16 hours a week at my old shop. Perfect. Keeps the brain sharp, and being productive. Never considered doing nothing.

My grandparents retired at 59. They are 88 and 90 today and still live in their own home, do their laundry, visit grandkids, grandpa still changes oil on his truck, still mows the lawn, they retired before 60 but stayed active with hobbies and activities ever since. Grandma still cooks, cleans. They have treated every day since retirement like they still work without going to work, waking up and staying active throughout the day.

I do not care much for Shapiro. But hes right on this one. If your identity revolves around work, you need to reevaluate yourself.

He says it all here “and they lose their purpose in life by leaving their job” Not everyone’s purpose in life is their job, Ben. Ben has sorta been losing his mind lately. 43 been retired 2.5 years it’s awesome.

I retired at the end of last year. Now I have time to travel (RVing), and volunteer at my Church. The days fill up quickly with things to do! Never felt better.

The downsides of working at a job you hate while grinding away your health, is far worse than risks associated with retirement. You only live once, spend it wisely.

Another young guy that thinks he knows what retirees emotionally need. I'm retired with no need to have meaning. I enjoy doing nothing if I choose, definitely no need for work or fulfillment. He's read too many books. There is no need for a focus to enjoy having free time to do nothing or something pending on our feelings.

Thinking that my individual meaning and purpose come from where I make a paycheck is shallow. My meaning and purpose is more than being a wheel in a cog.

Ben don’t know me! Retired at 50. Never been so busy in my life! How did I fit in a job?

My Dad retired at 58 and died at 87. That’s nearly of 30 years of being retired. He had a great time and loved it. I hope that one day I’m financially sound enough to retire.

"Short clip. A lot said there." Well ya, it's Ben Shapiro :)