6 Top Retirement Investments Not About Money

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This is a great article and is right on the money!

Kathy of CO 5:19PM April 19, 2012

I agree-financial security is but one of the key elements of a fulfilling retirement. In fact that is the point of Your Retirement Quest: 10 Secrets for Creating and Living a Fulfilling Retirement. My co-author, Keith Lawrence, and I spent a decade interviewing hundreds of retirees, many whose stories are in the book, and reviewing the applicable research. For a practical approach to developing a holistic retirement plan, see Your Retirement Quest (www.YourRetirementQuest.com).

Alan Spector of MO 5:58AM April 18, 2012

I just came back from the health food store. If you want to eat good, it's going to cost you money. I think you will need a great amount of money if you want to eat very healthy. Just to get a small box of organic blueberries and strawberries ran me ten dollars. To get special water shipped in from Iceland cost a lot of money as well. Organic Greek yogurt was about $1.70 each for a small single serving, which I will put the organic strawberries and blueberries on top. Not to mention organic fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juice costs as well. I think you will need more than 75k for your retirement. We took in over 100k last year and I am completely certain it will cost more to live comfortable in the future. Unless you want to eat all processed junk food and foods with pesticides, living in a dump you will need money. I live in a modest three bedroom home in a nice neighborhood, I drive economy cars like a prius etc. which have no bank note on them. My home is just about paid off, I make a lot of money and still, I know it costs more than what this person is talking about.

rock of FL 9:01PM April 17, 2012

I so agree. I read recently that the truly affluent are those who are satisfied with what they have. Amen to that. I am 71 and my husband is 80 and we feel very comfortable in Kahneman's range.
We retired with no debt, no mortgage. We lived leanly for a few years to make this possible and we are grateful that we did.
So we are able to enjoy travel and learning, being with friends and are mindful in sharing our blessings with others.

Kathryn Vowell of TN 8:05PM April 17, 2012

There is an investment to add—adventure! Real adventure—something exciting like a walk across a county or a long bicycle trip or hiking part of the Appalachian Trail—adds great memories and tests the soul. Given the demands of middle life, and the guided restrictions of early life, retirement is one of the few times when people can stretch out, grab the wind, and fly. It is best done early, when your health is likely at its best.
That's what we recommend at Later Living (laterlivingblog.com) where we write frequently about finance, friends, freedom, and other ventures that help people build their own retirement.

Warren Flick of GA 7:18AM April 17, 2012