Retirement expert Fritz Gilbert and guest Teresa discuss calculating retirement, tracking expenses, health insurance, planning, and health spanning. They provide valuable insights on transitioning to early retirement, exploring medical insurance options, maximizing investments and time, and the importance of updating retirement plans.

Fritz Gilbert, producer of The Retirement Manifesto blog, shares his insights on retirement. Topics include the 90/10 rule, navigating blind spots, and 10 commandments of retirement. They also discuss downsizing, finding purpose, and investing in the spokes of life.

Fritz Gilbert lets us in on what rich people do with their money.Episode 1753: 5 Things Rich People Do With Their Money by Fritz GilbertFritz Gilbert retired at age 55 after a 33-year career in the global aluminum industry. His award-winning blog, The Retirement Manifesto, is focused on helping people achieve a great retirement. The blog follows his journey from 3 years prior to retirement through his first 2+ years of living in retirement and focuses on both the financial and non-aspects required to live a great life in retirement. Follow him at his blog, TheRetirementManifesto, or on Twitter and Facebook.The original post is located here: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/5-things-rich-people-money/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fritz Gilbert, known for his insights at the Retirement Manifesto, dives into the effects of dopamine culture on mental health and financial well-being. He discusses how the relentless pursuit of quick pleasure, fueled by social media, can lead to anxiety and depression. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mindful consumption and deeper connections over fleeting gratification. Fritz also shares strategies to combat the negative impacts of social media, advocating for meaningful interactions and focusing on genuine fulfillment rather than material success.

Karsten Jeske is an early retirement expert and blogger at earlyretirementnow.com, while Chris Mamula transformed from a physical therapist to a FIRE expert and authored "Choose FI." Fritz Gilbert shares insights from his blog, theretirementmanifesto.com. Together, they dive into their first year of retirement, discussing personal journeys, the emotional complexities of leaving work, and the joys of travel. They highlight the importance of financial planning and the balance between security and fulfillment, while also addressing challenges like healthcare costs.