Pensions

Well similar age but not stage, we took early retirement 3 years ago because our pension pots were in very good health. Now enjoying the freedom it brings with no financial restraints, only wish I decided on this earlier as I don't miss working at all.

Looking forward to 9 weeks across the water in May, again

I really hope you enjoy your time in partial retirement

Why would you carry on working if you can afford not too.  We retired at 60 and are lucky to be able to live comfortably on a private pension. 

Other half worried about not working but now his days are full of activities ......sailing, bowling, badminton, table tennis, tennis.  Oh and we holiday home and away.  

My father died when he was 62, he had just retired and my parents were looking forward to a long retirement.  You just never know do you.  

I retired 4 years ago and Mrs One shortly after I have to admit it took a few months to settle down.  I very nearly convinced myself to return to work but really happy I persevered with retirement.  Although we still only holiday during school holidays due to other commitments we manage about 100 nights a year in the van.

I retired at 641/2 feel sorry for those that are under 55 may not retire till they are 75

Good to hear that retirement suits you all and thanks for the confirmations !

my dad took early retirement and did not seem to embrace it so i am a little cautious.

I guess timing is the key to a long and happy retirement and we are all different although I suspect few will miss work

As Penny is a few years younger than me we plan to work 2/3 days a week for a little while to ease us into retirement snd see how that goes...

Probsbly would downsize the house when we fully retire too.

I retired 4 years ago and Mrs One shortly after I have to admit it took a few months to settle down.  I very nearly convinced myself to return to work but really happy I persevered with retirement.  Although we still only holiday during school holidays due to other commitments we manage about 100 nights a year in the van.

Wow 100 nights away!

good for you Oneputt

I know Molly. Our kids will have to work until they drop.....

The freedom of not having to go to work was wonderful. The responsibilities of children reduced but elderly parents in difficulty due to illness and or dementia became very time consuming and it was a good job we did retire.

Good Luck in your retirement.

well i am glad you are all enjoying your retirement i am 4years past retirement age and still trucking on and can not see me retireing yet as i enjoy travelling all over uk guess thats why i bought a caravan 10 years ago to carry on traveling i do try  to get away in the van as much as i can so i wish you happy retirement and plenty of van and mh hols bassett.

I will reach the age of 65 this Sunday but i have been on a very good ( final salary) company pension since i finished work on ill health in 1999.From Sunday i will also recieve my state pension but my company pension will be taxed accordingly which is rather annoying but thats how it is.The O/H is still in full employment

peter.