I made my fortune (such as it is) in Southern California then returned home to Texas. Between a California pension, 401K and SS, I’m able to retire now in Texas which I couldn’t do in SoCal. Also, realizing I have all the “stuff” I need helps me to feel fairly comfortable.
“....realizing I have all the “stuff” I need helps me to feel fairly comfortable.”
I applaud your attitude. If only people started thinking this way earlier in their lives, retirement wouldn’t be such a trial, money wise.
About 15 years ago, my husband and I totally changed how we save and how/what we spend money on. I only wish we had started out our marriage/family life w/ that spending philosophy. I’ve spent 35 years saving for retirement...but only the last 15 being wise about how every last penny is spent.
I do worry about family members who have not been wise or lucky w/ their job/pensions/savings ... they are going to have to work thru their official SS retirement age. No way in hell they could survive in WA state on $1500/month.