Retirement should be exciting—not stressful and so in this episode of Life Starts at Retirement, I sit down with financial planner Brian Face to talk about retirement financial planning, common mistakes people make, and how to create confidence with your money in retirement.

We cover:
✅ How to create the lifestyle you want in retirement
✅ Common retirement planning mistakes
✅ Income strategies for retirement
✅ Managing fear about market downturns
✅ How to create peace of mind with your finances

 If you're getting close to retirement or already retired, this conversation can help you make smarter decisions and enjoy the next chapter of life.

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Have you ever wondered why some people live to 100… and still feel happy, healthy, and full of purpose?

In this video, I’m sharing my review of The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner — and more importantly, what it really means for us in retirement. This isn’t about extreme diets or complicated routines.
It’s about simple, powerful habits that people around the world use every day to live longer and better.

In this video, we’ll explore the 9 key lessons from the Blue Zones
✔ Movement is built into lifestyle
✔ Purpose doesn't retire
✔ Stress is managed not eliminated
✔ Eating simple and mindful
✔ People matter more than anything
✔ Eat mostly plants
✔ Enjoy life - in moderation 
✔ Your world is bigger than yourself
✔ Your environment shapes you

If you’re looking for more energy, more connection, and more purpose in retirement… this might just change the way you think about aging.

💬 I’d love to hear from you:
Which of these habits do you already practice?

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Retirement is supposed to feel like freedom… so why does the first year feel so different?

In this video, we’re talking about the reality of your first year of retirement—the part no one really prepares you for.
From the unexpected loss of structure… to the shift in identity… to that strange feeling when time suddenly works differently—this phase can catch even the most prepared retirees off guard. You might find yourself asking:

• Who am I now that I’m not working?
• Why do I feel unsettled when I thought I’d feel relaxed?
• Why does time feel both slow… and fast?

If you’ve felt this way—or you’re approaching retirement—this video will help you understand what’s normal, what’s happening beneath the surface, and how to move through it with confidence. Because retirement isn’t just a financial transition… it’s a life transition. And the first year? That’s where everything begins to shift.

👉 Have you experienced this in your first year of retirement? Or are you preparing for it?

You spent your whole life saving for retirement.....So why does spending that money feel so difficult?

 In this video, we talk about something many retirees struggle with but rarely discuss — the retirement spending sweet spot.
Some retirees spend too quickly and worry later.
Others become so cautious they miss out on the experiences they worked their whole life for.

So how do you find the balance? In this video, you’ll learn:

✔ Why it’s so hard to switch from saving to spending
✔ The two biggest retirement spending mistakes
✔ How to spend money without guilt or fear
✔ What truly creates a meaningful retirement
✔ How to find your own personal “sweet spot”

Because retirement isn’t just about having money…
It’s about using it to create a life you actually enjoy.

💬 I’d love to hear from you:
Do you find it hard to spend money in retirement?

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What separates retirees who simply pass the time… from those who truly thrive?
Retirement isn’t just about stopping work—it’s about starting a new chapter with intention.

In this video, I’m sharing 5 powerful habits of successful retirees that can completely transform this stage of life from ordinary to extraordinary. We’ll explore:

✔️ Why structure brings freedom, not restriction
✔️ How movement fuels both your body and your energy
✔️ The importance of connection in avoiding loneliness
✔️ Why learning keeps your mind sharp and engaged
✔️ And how finding your purpose can give your days meaning again

These simple but powerful habits are what I’ve seen make the biggest difference—not just in my own life, but in the lives of retirees I meet all over the world.

If you’re retired, thinking about retiring, or want to make the most of this next chapter… this video is for you.
✨ Because life doesn’t slow down in retirement… it finally opens up.

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Retirement is one of life’s biggest milestones — and for my sister, it’s happening next week.

In this video, we sit down for a heartfelt sister-to-sister conversation about what retirement really feels like when it’s just around the corner.

We talk about:
• The emotions leading up to retirement
• What she’s most excited about
• What surprised her the most
• The dreams she has for this next chapter of life

If you’re retired, close to retirement, or wondering what this new stage of life might feel like, I think you’ll really enjoy this honest conversation. Retirement isn’t the end of something… it’s the beginning of a whole new adventure. — Maureen

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At 5 years old, everyone is your friend.
At 60? It’s… different. Why does it feel harder to build friendships later in life — and what can we do about it? Today I’m sharing:

• The emotional shift that happens after retirement
• Why waiting for someone to knock on your door doesn’t work
• Where to meet like-minded people
• Simple conversation tricks to break the ice
• The “3 Question” strategy I use

Because when you retire...
You plan for the money.
You plan for the freedom.
But no one really prepares you for the loneliness.

If you're nearing 60, retired — or about to be — this conversation matters. 💬 Tell me in the comments: Has making friends in retirement been easy or hard for you?

Are you retired (or close to it) and wondering how AI can actually help with money decisions?

In this video, I show simple, practical ways retirees can use AI for budgeting, planning, and financial clarity — without being tech-savvy. AI isn’t just for young people or big corporations.

Retirees can use it to:
• Organize finances
• Think through spending decisions
• Plan retirement income
• Reduce financial stress
• Ask better questions before big money moves

In this video, I break down real-life ways I use AI for retirement finances, what it can (and can’t) do, and how to get started safely.

This channel is about confidence, clarity, and freedom in retirement — not hype. 👍 If you’re retired or planning retirement, subscribe for practical, honest conversations about money, travel, purpose, and modern tools that make life easier.

If artificial intelligence is making you feel curious, nervous, or like you may be too old to learn.....this video is for you!

Retirement is changing — and AI is becoming one of the most powerful tools retirees can use to save time, reduce stress, and live with more confidence! In this easy introduction to AI for Retirement, we explore how artificial intelligence can help you:
Make better financial decisions
Simplify daily tasks
Plan travel and adventures
Stay organized, curious, and confident in retirement

You don’t need to be tech-savvy. You don’t need to be young. This series is about practical, real-life ways retirees can use AI — starting today. Whether you’re newly retired, planning ahead, or just curious about how technology fits into this stage of life, this video will show you why AI isn’t something to fear — it’s something to use.

👉 This is the first video in the AI for Retirement series. Future videos will dive deeper into money, travel, health, daily life, and confidence in retirement — all through the lens of simple, easy-to-use AI tools.

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