How old were you when you retired?

I retired at 56 with 34 years of federal service in one capacity or another. I did pick up a part time job that I did for a while. I now will occasionally drive tractor or combine if the farm needs. My first check goes into my account the third Wednesday of January!!!
 
I never retired. I stopped working at age 44 to travel with my husband on his job. We went all over the US. Now about 24 years later he's been retired 10 years.
 
Planned for early retirement at age 55, was ready ahead of that at 54. That was 22 year ago and never looked back. The major change was at age 54 I looked down and didn't see the toes of my shoes. Health became the priority, a job that paid off big time.
 
Never intended to retire to Alaska

GeorgiaXplant said:
Tried to find a thread asking this question but came up empty.
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Never even thought about retiring because I was too young but at 48 my wife and both parents died within one year and I slipped into depression. My son had a project to film in Alaska and asked me to "help" (his way of trying to get me un-depressed I guess). Spent four months working in Alaska and found a place that I knew I truly belonged and after the project moved there. Worked a number of years as a hunting and fishing guide and then heart gave out and "retired" to a remote cabin off-grid in the Northern Alaskan wilderness for 14 years. Moral of the story (to me) is it is not about financial security but about mental and physical well-being. So I guess one could say I retired at 48?
 
I was in mgmt with General Dynamics when they sold our division off I was offered my pension (fully vested) and the estimated social Security in what they called a "level income option". I was 55. I jumped on it.
 
I retired at 50, one month before my 51st birthday and 13 months before I had planned to. I took a reduction of 12% in my pension, although my pension was based on age 51, not 50. I have never regretted retiring when I did.
 
I am a month shy of when I retired, at age 62 in November of last year. It was not really my ideal retirement age, as I wanted to wait until 66. But unfortunately by body said "Nope". I had to go off on disability.
 
hollydolly said:
Exactly 8 weeks ago I retired.. I'm 62, and I had no intention of retiring, but for the last year I've had health problems that prevent me doing the job I was in...so I had no option. I'm glad to be out of it tbh, it was a Toxic environment, but I'd like to find another job ...much easier said than done unfortunately..
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How are you adjusting? Going back to work for you is that out of necessity or boredom?
 
I'm now 65 and semi-retired at 63. Three good clients bring a small annual income stream (about $18K). Equally importantly, it keeps my brain engaged in my former field of employment. I do the part of the job that I loved the best while others do the work that I didn't care for. 95% can be done from my computer. Win/win.

I hope to continue this until age 70. If it ends sooner, I will still be grateful for the extra years of income.

Just now starting SS.
 
Sounds like an ideal retirement situation, StarSong. Pretty username you have.
My father had a little gentleman's farm with just horses he named WindSong.
 
Lara said:
Sounds like an ideal retirement situation, StarSong. Pretty username you have.
My father had a little gentleman's farm with just horses he named WindSong.
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Yes, so far it's been a great bridge from the world of working full-time with a sustaining income to the land of retirement that requires withdrawing money from savings.

I'm not even sure how I came up with the user name StarSong, to be honest, but I've had it for well over a decade. My spirits lift a bit when I use it. WindSong is equally nice - there's something about those names that brings a smile to my face. A gentleman's farm. Now there's another lovely thought. :)
 
LivePast100Well said:
what business are you in that you can go in and out
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I procure and manage stock levels for a somewhat seasonal, small retail business that I used to own. The new owners, who are former customers, are doing very well but are not proficient at detecting trends and have no experience in finessing inventory levels. I keep their inventory in balance, but no longer have to physically stock the store, deal with employees, or work with the public. This is a sideline business well outside of the new owners' areas of expertise. It benefits them to pay me a commission in exchange for my purchasing abilities, sourcing networks, and general oversight.

I also have some corporate clients who order custom items from me.
 
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