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10 Habits Happy Retirees Have In Common
Forbes ^ | 11/21/2024 | Wes Moss
Posted on 11/25/2024 10:19:23 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
A 2010 Time Magazine article about the plateau effect—Americans not seeing significant rises in happiness levels as income rises above $75,000—inspired my first intensive study on the relationship between money and happiness. Though roughly 15 years have passed, and more nuanced conclusions have been analyzed, the eye-opening revelation remains an essential reminder for retirees. Namely, happiness isn’t only about the money itself. What people do with that money can often be the difference between a happy and unhappy retirement.
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Happy retirees have excellent money habits.
Happy retirees are curious and adventurous, with at least three “core pursuits.”
Happy retirees love their kids and see them regularly—but their kids are independent.
Happy retirees are married and have never been divorced or only divorced once.
Happy retirees believe and give.
Happy retirees stay connected.
Happy retirees are healthy.
Happy retirees have good housing habits.
Happy retirees exhibit excellent investor behavior.
Happy retirees are savvy spenders.
To: ChicagoConservative27
Happy retirees are also savvy savers. I’ve actually increased my net worth since retiring last year.
2 posted on 11/25/2024 10:22:18 AM PST by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
To: ChicagoConservative27
In summation: Happy Retirees have money.
3 posted on 11/25/2024 10:22:50 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (My decisions about people are based almost entirely on skin color. I learned this from Democrats.)
To: ChicagoConservative27
My observation is that without your health, the other nine habits are superfluous.
4 posted on 11/25/2024 10:23:45 AM PST by Laslo Fripp (Does anybody proofread anymore?)
To: ChicagoConservative27
Good to know; we meet all of the criteria. (Retired since 2016 & 2017)
Sounds like a good way to live A Good Life in general. :)
5 posted on 11/25/2024 10:25:10 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
To: ChicagoConservative27
happy retirees spend their children’s inheritance
6 posted on 11/25/2024 10:25:18 AM PST by joshua c
To: ClearCase_guy
Bingo! $$$$ makes all the difference.
It’s kind of hard being “the happy retiree” when you have all your time to sit around and watch the world being destroyed.
7 posted on 11/25/2024 10:26:37 AM PST by hardspunned (Look for the“Putin Stooge” libel, news from Ukraine you’ve gradually grown to trust over 30 months )
To: ClearCase_guy
8 posted on 11/25/2024 10:26:47 AM PST by Delta 21 (If anyone is treasonous, it is those who call me such.)
To: ChicagoConservative27
Happy retirees are the ones who watch their contemporaries get old and fat. It helps to take down your bathroom mirror.
9 posted on 11/25/2024 10:26:52 AM PST by Billthedrill
To: Laslo Fripp
My observation is that without your health, the other nine habits are superfluous.
YES
10 posted on 11/25/2024 10:28:45 AM PST by KeyLargo
To: ClearCase_guy
And minimize their hassles.
One of the smartest things I did was to stay in the Army Reserves, now as a senior I not only get a pension but have health insurance at minimal costs.
11 posted on 11/25/2024 10:29:53 AM PST by where's_the_Outrage? (Drain the Swamp. Build the Wall.)
To: ChicagoConservative27
Happy retirees are grateful for what they have.
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to reflect on what we should be grateful for.
And it’s a great exercise for the other 364 days as well.
12 posted on 11/25/2024 10:30:12 AM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they. control you. )
To: ChicagoConservative27
Happy retirees figure it out for themselves. They don’t pay attention to all the retirement advice experts.
13 posted on 11/25/2024 10:30:39 AM PST by pfflier
To: ChicagoConservative27
I inherited nothing. I tell my kids that was the secret to my success.
14 posted on 11/25/2024 10:34:07 AM PST by ComputerGuy (Heavily-medicated for your protection)
To: Vigilanteman
Our net worth number has increased slightly, but I’m sure that if I accounted for a realistic amount of inflation, it would show a significant decrease.
To: Vigilanteman
Happy retirees are also savvy savers. I’ve actually increased my net worth since retiring last year.
With Trump (and DOGE) getting in, I think you may well make out the next four years as well!
I had originally planned to retire in about 3-5 more years but might just take the plunge shortly as my wife and I hit on all these habits.
16 posted on 11/25/2024 10:36:09 AM PST by SamAdams76
To: joshua c
Happy retirees don’t need to worry about their children’s inheritance as they raised them properly and they are building their own wealth.
17 posted on 11/25/2024 10:37:10 AM PST by SamAdams76
To: aquila48
Yup—when you know every day is a good day and you are grateful for all the little things you are doing it right.
18 posted on 11/25/2024 10:43:11 AM PST by cgbg (It is time to pull the Deep State out of the mass media--like ticks from a dog.)
To: ChicagoConservative27
Happy retirees are like cats - they do whatever they want.
19 posted on 11/25/2024 10:43:42 AM PST by bigbob (Yes. We ARE going back!)
To: ChicagoConservative27
How much money should a retiree have to live comfortably in today’s economy?................
20 posted on 11/25/2024 10:43:54 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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