Retirement Is Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be

We all daydream about what retirement will be like, but will reality live up to expectations? In this episode, Eric and Jason are joined by Fritz Gilbert, who blogs at The Retirement Manifesto (https://theretirementmanifesto.com). Now nearly four years after retiring early, Fritz brings valuable experience + perspectives to this question. Our discussion goes well beyond the numbers, covering topics including finding your purpose, working "one more year", determining your FIRE timing, and the keys to success in retirement.

**Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/fritz-retire...

**Be sure to read the post which inspired our conversation with Fritz:
https://www.theretirementmanifesto.co...

**Fritz' book, "Keys to a Successful Retirement" - https://amzn.to/3A2hmTy

Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Fritz Gilbert and The Retirement Manifesto
02:30 What is the 90/10 Rule of Retirement?
05:17 "One More Year" and the merits of working past your FI date
09:25 Finding purpose in retirement isn't easy
17:50 Four years later, has retirement lived up to his expectations?
22:55 Finding replacements for the benefits you used to get from work
28:35 Balancing between wanting to retire early + living life
34:55 Fritz still keeps really busy. Does he consider himself retired?
39:27 Diving into The Bucket Strategy and drawing down assets
46:22 Taking advantage of a bear market in retirement
51:37 What does the FIRE community get wrong?
53:54 Keys to a successful retirement

**Show notes, tools, resources + information: http://twosidesoffi.com
**Our podcast: https://twosidesoffi.com/podcast/

**Eric’s "NOW" page at 30X40 Design Workshop: https://thirtybyforty.com/now
**Jason's blog: https://thenextphaseisnow.com
**Eric’s YouTube Channel: https://thirtybyforty.com/youtube

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**Note: This content does not constitute investment advice and is being presented for informational and educational purposes only.