Here are some myths and realities.
Myth: I nothing to do and lots of time.
Reality: My day is filled. I don't know how I had time to work.
Myth: I am always available to assist acquaintances who are working parents with kids.
Myth: I am always available to assist acquaintances who are working parents with kids.
Reality: I'm busy enough with my own kids.
Myth: I will want to take care of grandkids full time to reduce child care expenses.
Myth: I will want to take care of grandkids full time to reduce child care expenses.
Reality: While I don't have grandkids, I've already done my time by raising my own children.
Myth: It's impressive to have a successful early retirement.
Reality: No one cares or is impressed.
Myth: I will be doing a lot with long time friends.
Reality: We're all busy or some have passed way.
Myth: Government programs, such as Social Security and Medicare, will be a great benefit.
Reality: They are great benefits, and very complex. Also, Social Security covers less than I expected, and Medicare costs more than I expected.
Retiring early is a different experience that what I expected.
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