In this episode of Rock Your Retirement, Kathe Kline introduces us to Betsy, a retiree who shares her experiences and insights on how to make the most of retirement. Betsy is excited about the freedom and autonomy that retirement brings, and she looks forward to spending more time with her loved ones, exploring new hobbies, and traveling to new places.

Betsy acknowledges the importance of financial planning in retirement, but she also emphasizes the need to focus on other pillars, such as health and wellness, life-long learning, giving back to the community, and having fun. She advises listeners to take advantage of resources like early retirement forums and podcasts, like this one, to help them prepare for retirement.

One unique aspect of Betsy's retirement plan is having a younger spouse who provides health insurance. She highlights the importance of considering such benefits when deciding how to spend your retirement years. Betsy's positive outlook and enthusiasm for retirement are truly inspiring, and her five pillars provide a helpful roadmap for anyone wanting to make the most out of their golden years.

Overall, this episode provides a valuable perspective on how to approach retirement with intentionality and a sense of adventure. Whether you're already retired or planning for it, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to rock their retirement!

In this episode of the Rock Your Retirement Show, Edd and Cynthia explore the concept of Slow Travel, which is all about taking your time to truly explore a destination. Rather than rushing through a trip, Slow Travel encourages travelers to stay in one place for a longer period of time, allowing them to truly immerse themselves in the local culture. This approach not only allows for a more in-depth exploration of a destination but can also be more cost-effective than constantly moving around.

They also discuss the rising popularity of work-ations, a trend that allows travelers to work remotely while still enjoying the benefits of travel. This can be a great option for those who are looking to experience new places without taking time off from work. Kathe recommended https://ExecutiveTravel.com for those interested in planning a work-ation.

Throughout the episode, Ed and Cynthia emphasize the benefits of Slow Travel, such as having more time to connect with locals and really get to know a destination. They encourage listeners to consider Slow Travel for their next trip and provide their own website as a resource for those looking to learn more. Overall, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at a new way to approach travel that is both enriching and cost-effective.

We introduce Edd and Cynthia, who will be coming on the show periodically to give us insights and updates on how to have a great retirement, even if your savings is small.

In this episode, our long-term guest, Barbara, has been traveling around the United States in her RV since September.

She is currently in an RV resort in Mesa, Arizona, and has been participating in activities such as painting and watercolor classes, Pickleball, golf, and lapidary.

She has been enjoying the social aspect of the RV resort, attending concerts and Food Truck Fridays, and making friends with Canadian RVers.

However, she has also encountered challenges, such as expensive diesel prices, limited space, finding mail and prescriptions, and navigating health care options.

She has also learned about Canadian RVers' struggles due to the restrictions on how long they can stay and the expensive insurance they need.

Barbara shares her experience of alternating between hosting her extended family at her house for Thanksgiving and Christmas and taking a trip this year instead.

She was given permission to do this by her daughter and daughter-in-law. However, due to the travel nightmares that were happening, she decided not to fly anywhere during the holidays. Instead, they spent Christmas with her 87-year-old father, who lives nearby.

Kathe and Barbara also discussed the possibility of downsizing and living in a motorhome full-time. Kathe brought up house-sitting as an inexpensive way to travel, and you can find out more (and get a discount on the program) by going to https://RockYourRetirement.com/THS

Finally, they briefly discussed a book called The Blue Zones that looked at seven different communities around the world with a high percentage of people over 100 years old, all of which had strong communities.

She ended the conversation with the takeaway of taking risks and being open to new experiences, and having fun.

Kathe Kline talks with columnist Steve Lopez about retirement and retirement lifestyle

The Rock Your Retirement show talks with new retiree Barbara Mock about her summer of reconnecting.

Barbara Mock is back on the Rock Your Retirement show to update us on what is going on in her world and how her retirement is going.

In this episode, I will share a few secrets about relationships. If you are not married, you can use this information with your friendships so keep listening!

We'll be talking about the following:

• Be flexible - things don't always go as planned.

• Have Adventures with each other.

• Take time for yourself too.

• Be kind!

We update the listener on Kathe and her journey toward retirement and also give an update on Barbara Mock’s retirement adventures.

Barbara Mock talks about her Thanksgiving Holiday, a new RV adventure, and her goals going into 2022.