OK, I've watched nearly all of this and I think you are ALL nuts. No one in our society should have to consider "Van Life" why the hell has this level of poverty being normalized... Instead we should vote for progressive politicions who might increase social security, step on large corporations that are gouging us out of FOOD!!! Offer rent-controlled living spaces. Be supportive of senior citizens... I don't know what planet you all live on...???
Remember too… all wages for the working class are based off of “minimum wage “… which has not gone up with the cost of living in the last 40 years !! Which means all working class people have been short changed in wages, retirement…& now social security !! & yes this woman should have been better compensated in her divorce !!
I'm 74 now, been retired since the age of 62. I live completely alone and love every minute of it. If I had known what solitude would be like, I would have never married and just lived alone all my life. I don't understand why people get lonely since I'm NEVER lonely... or at least the condition that people explain as loneliness. I enjoy my own company, studying, playing an occasional classical piano concert, walking/hiking in the wilderness where I've lived for the past 10 years (trying to get away from society) and teaching online classes in survival skills. My days are crammed full of the most interesting things that make me happy to be unburdened by society.
It sounds like you are loving your life and actually enjoy being alone in nature or other settings. So many people are so afraid of being alone that as a result they remain in toxic situations just so they aren't alond.
Well being alone and feel lonely it’s two different things I get lonely and I wish I can find a good man to spend my life because sometimes yuo have situations that yuo need a man it works different for everyone
Always been single. Retired early-55. Thought I'd do part time work but became disabled by a SCI😢. So I found 55+ affordable apt. Gave up owning cars. I'm in an urban environment with great public transit. I cook most meals and have most food delivered by Safeway. I attend music and comedy shows by myself. Eat when I'm hungry and sleep when I'm tired. I'm kind when it's appropriate and silent otherwise ❤💐
This lady is very intelligent and lucked out in finding a compatible roommate who also had a house that they could share and continue to live life to its fullest. Way to go!
I am only a few seconds in to this episode however, Every time I hear this woman hosting this show I can't help but think that her speaking is so edified and so eloquent that she should really have her own show on National Television. 👏🏻🏆🥇🙏🏻 I really admire a woman who uses proper English, speaks in a soft tone, does not MUMBLE and isn't RUSHED to communicate the subject matter. I always feel like she worked with me somewhere in California as I IMMEDIATELY feel so COMFORTED, ACCEPTED and LOVED. I can literally FEEL her warm embrace. When I close my eyes as I am starting to relax, I smell the fragrance of Gardenia's. 😊
my` Friend Says Who's That Lady i` Like Her Voice Lol He's Said iT a few Times it's ❤True, & Another HonorabLe Mention; Matty Van HaLen Sounds as a Autumn 🍁 Country Road, bye
I Downsized my life since the 2008 recession, i divorced in 1998...and started downsizing my life and then retired in 2010 due to an accident....i retired from State Service with full benefits and moved to a nice, large, maintain apartment in a great county.. I live my life nice, simple healthy, and eat a mostly plant based way of eating, maintaining my yearly health maintenance, I walk daily pray daily, i do squats daily, light hand weights...there is a swimming pool and is very nicely well maintained, quiet, clean, only 6 apartments in a building..its a small complex....many residents are retired, the complex is surrounded by homeowners..its nice...i stay away from debt, live comfortably, I'm not on any medications, still drive my well maintained 2011 kio rio 68,200 miles...no aches, pain, illnesses, etc...im spirtual , pray daily, read the Bible daily, and im really blessed...❤
@seventhchild7270, Love your lifestyle, it almost mirrors mine: healthy, organic plant based way of eating, power walking for exercise, pray daily, study my Bible and maintain a good relationship with my loving creator. I have no debt at 80 yrs old - pay any credit cards in full each month, drive an 11 yr old Camry that I paid cash for in 2019, which will most likely last me until I take my flight from this earth. I take NO prescription meds, and treat everything Holistically. Have not had a cold or the flu in over 25 yrs! Although I'm married, I've got myself set up with several rentals that will help supplement my income should I lose my hubby. Life is about thinking ahead, as much as possible, to help one be able to maintain a decent life. I too, am blessed in so many ways, and am grateful to my creator for His love and the peace that He brings to me daily! Blessings to all of you, AND a special "Thank You" to Carol and her many interviews with neat people like Liz! Love you Carol, and your many words of kindness and wisdom, delivered with grace and joy! Please keep up these great videos! 💞
More of these interview type videos on this topic please!!! I find it very interesting and knowledgeable on how one can live comfortably with a lower income. Thanks for this video
I enjoyed this interview. I am 61, never married, childless. I live with a friend in the South. We both are from San Diego and became friends in school. We're like sisters. We are lucky, our landlord has never raised the rent, which is unheard of these days. Our rental home however, is older and has never been updated. We have simple lives but are still struggling despite a full-time job. One day at a time.
One of my siblings is in a similar financial situation. I've suggested they think about sharing a home with someone. Love the idea of the roommate matching service.
Carol, i wouldn't say this if i didn't mean it but you do a really good job with these interviews & videos. Some ppl don't really have the knack and it's too much and it becomes unwatchable. Nice job.
Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. I really do enjoy doing these interviews.. I meet such interesting people and hear their stories and learn so much. I also get to hear how other people are navigating these challenging times.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 maybe someday you'll interview me and my friend, Adele. We became friends in the Navy 42 yrs ago in Yuma when we were Hospital Corpsmen and now we're both van lifers.
I'm doing the same thing my friend owns her home it's very large and she turned the bottom floor / basement into an apartment. I decorated it beautifully and has an outside deck in So. CAL near wine country and she has rent control for me too and I'm 65 years old! Keep praying cuz God is good and here's your prayers ❤
I am so happy for you. That sounds like such a wonderful situation for both of you. If you should ever be willing to be interviewed as part of this series I would love to meet with you. You can reach me Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
I'm 53 and sharehouse a rental with my youngest child (in their mid 20's) and my husband (ex, but not, it's complicated but we each have our own space). If they wanted to move on, I'd find other housemates. It's a great solution provided everyone is responsible!
What a refreshing, beautiful, pleasant woman with so much wisdom. She also seems so flexible with a well-adjusted outlook. I definitely learned from your talk with her. Thank you for this wonderful interview.
It was enlightening for me as well😊 She made some very valid points particularly about not growing older alone and choosing a location to age in based on available emotional support.
@@shirleyyoung1941 My accountant says we don't have to pay income taxes on our SSI but we still have to pay property taxes for ever here in Oregon. We are also without a mortgage so that helps...
This is why it's important to find the right partner to live with, especially if I have a roommate have the right roommate. Because as humans. We need companionship, but you also need time alone as well.
Let me just give you this word of encouragement. The life you have had in the past does not have to be the life you you are destined to have in the future. I started my UA-cam channel with no technical know how at all at 67. I prayed and asked God to direct my path. I knew I wanted a successful channel and asked God to show me if it was his will and if so to take the reigns and direct me, and he has. One secret I can share is focusing on honoring Him and helping others as you can will change your life if you allow it. I pray that your latter years eclipse your former years and bring you a purpose droven life that will amaze and stun you.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Amen sister! The light at the tunnel is only there because I am saved. We are trying to move, a good church is in that town that I already love (drive is 1.5 hrs) thanks for the words of encouragement. I also said a prayer for you, you are a great ambassador for Christ.
Love your video!!!! I’m a seventy seven YO widow that lives alone on simple meek retirement. What saves me is when husband was still living we had a brick home built on forty acres. had grid tied solar giving us a 32 $ a month electric meter fee,no water bill, have a deep well,no sewer charge,have septic that goes to a lagoon . Even tho I have an efficient furnace,
It's wonderful she has that friend and she can stay in an attractive environment. More power to the two of them. Company and shared experiences at any age is worth gold.
Ehat a pleasure to meet Lizzie. I am loving my vanlife freedom and I have no desire to sweep/mop floors or do yardwork 🙌 Much happier walking with my dog in new environments/meeting new people and enjoying new experiences. May God bless you both & of course Jessica as well ❌⭕, Iris and Little One 👋🐾
@@judymohrman4842 Bob Wells of Cheap RV Living was the wind beneath my wings. Start with what you have and pick up what you need as you go. I watched as many how to videos as I could before I got on the road. My one year vaniversary will be September 3rd 👍 May God bless, I hope to meet you someday down the road ❌⭕, Iris and Little One 👋🐾
I'm glad this has worked for her, but I haven't seen many doing this. There are numerous reasons why. Many families can't get along. Many after divorce haven't remarried and have developed a lifestyle of loving aloneness. I'm one of them. I relish it and don't feel a need for companionship at all. I have 3 inner circle friends that I prize and respect greatly. We are happy in our lifestyles. It definitely helps with rent to share expenses but there is HUD senior rentals that are very inexpensive. It's far cheaper than having a roommate and that's where I am. I love it. It's a clean, quiet, well maintained place. So I wldn't want to change a thing. People need different things.
For many as you say they treasure their solitude. But many older individuals are not just struggling financially but are also very lonely. I do believe there will be more and more of this kind of living in the future. In many areas there are long waiting lists for Hud housing. So, that is not a viable option. As more than 30 million folk hit 65 between now and 2030 resources are going to be stretched to their limit. It will be very interesting to see how people navigate that.
Great interview. So interesting to hear about someone’s journey. Bless her heart and hope she has many good days …. Being on my own now … I like my life mostly. But now fighting an awful cancer I do miss someone being with me. My kids are doing a good job and I’m blessed for that. Hugs to her.
I am so sorrybto hear about your cancel battle and pray🙏🏾 for your victory over it. At times like this having someone by your side and present is so important. Thankfully it sounds like you have amazing children.
I am a Senior hoping to semi-retire in 2025. I also love the idea of a Senior Roommate matching service. Sounds Awesome. Like that former TV show, The Golden Girls.❤❤
I have natural long platinum hair also, almost 76. I share a small home with my First Daughter and her 2 adult sons. My husband passed away 2 & 1/2 decades ago. He was barely 51 when he passed away. I had a 4,000 Square Mediterranean home with huge pool and all the bells and whistles, my Daughters a Son-in-law, and my First Daughter's twins and my young teenage Daughter, her hubby lost his job; so I couldn't manage such a huge property. Over the following years, I downsized buying a Condo, sold that after 10 years, my younger Daughter moved out , sold it a year later, then bought another house, for my Divorced Son and myself. That lasted for a couple years, then I found myself renting apts. I had my Son moving back for awhile every now and then, and my youngest Daughter came back with her baby Son. Years later I had so many medical issues I decided to buy another house where we are now. We help each other out, the 2 young Men help out greatly, do their own laundry, they both work, one does the yard work. We are happy, the majority of the time. We have numerous pets.
It can certainly be helpful to share income but not necessarily essential, and definitely not in this video. . In this video I really wanted to demonstrate ways a person can stretch their Social Security checks by sharing housing and working part-time past typical retirement age of 65. Also wanted to point out the availability of free entertainment These were the points I was making which Lizzie highlighted when she shared that her rent was less than half of what it would otherwise be. Paying less than half their current rent would be of great benefit to many seniors. I also wanted to demonstrate how having a shared housing situation presented more benefits than financial if it was a good match as Lizzie and her housemate also enjoy doing some activities together and are a source or emotional and social supoort for each other.
I agree. I understand that some people won't want to share that info, but if they will it would be valuable. Even if not sharing income, hearing details about expenses would add some insight. Good story though.
I agree income support is huge. Not amount or source but knowing so and so is SS only versus a person still working, or relying on passive income are different worlds. each managing expenses experience that help different audiences.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621Please keep financial info out of your interviews. It can be more dangerous now then ever to expose someone's finances along with their face and where they live (the area). Your viewers don't need to know these details. Let's keep everybody safe.
Lizzy is a smart lady in many ways. But like she said, you have to be careful to know how to pick your room mate. Thanks Carol for a very important topic and video.
It can be a joyful oe miserable experience depending on your housemate. But I truly think this is going to be the best options for many seniors on social security in the upcoming years.
I’m so with you on this. I’ve welcomed folks into my home only to be disrespected and at times bogarted. I’ve stayed with family members who became very bossy and controlling about even the smallest things. I’m at a family member house now for 4 years since Covid and although I help clean cook babysitter, lawn care and trash. They’re still not satisfied. As much as I enjoy people’s company I just can’t take it anymore with the sharing living spaces. My SSI is crap which means that I have to go back to work immediately in order to afford housing. 🤷🏽♀️💯😳
I’m so happy things worked out for Lizzy. I’m sorry her husband had such an overwhelming mental condition.it’s nice they’re still friends. She has wonderful hair and eyebrows though. It won’t help with rent but might make her feel cheerful starting her day with awesome hair and eyebrows 😆
This makes me so grateful for the decisions I made to stay healthy and be financially conservative. I love my independent active lifestyle that gives me time to provide Reiki to cancer patients and thrive in my happiness!
Wonderful insight! Thanks to Lizzie for sharing her circumstances. The housing needs of the average, aging American is a topic that will only become more critical in the coming decades. I see most of us having to become more self-reliant, i.e., do more with less. Your channel could be a portal to senior common sense-thinking. Being flexible with living arrangements is key I think for those of us who are thankfully healthy but don’t have a big wad stored away. Was thinking - I grew up in a time when boarding houses were around, but on the way out. They were run by people who were willing to trust boarders to be decent, respectful and not freeload off them. Times and people have radically changed but I’m really hoping the concept of house-sharing in some way catches on again. Peace, everyone!
I also love the idea of bringing back boarding houses. They provided a great option not only financially but socially as well. Housing is indeed going to be one of the issues that becomes increasingly.more critical for not only seniors but for anyone with a limited income.
Great interview! There used to be a matching service for roommates in San Francisco back in the day. I am 70, still working part time and trying to live my best life in a beautiful and expensive part of the SF Bay Area. I have a ton of housemates and we are not always compatible but the pluses still outweigh the minuses!
Until her friend meets a man. Forgive me for being a Debby Downer, however, that‘s what happened to a friend of mine. The same situation as this lady, good friend everything was going really well, and then her friend met a man and wanted to live alone. One has to take all those things into account. I have so enjoyed this video, thank you very much. I am not retired yet but am learning and preparing. I do not want to live with a room mate but, have downsized substantially now, 5 years before my retirement.
Well if that happens I am sure she will be happy for her friend and figure something else out. Good move on your part starting out now planning and thinking ahead for your retirement.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621plan ahead. My children think they have all the time in world. I am trying to tell them 35 is not too early. They will not listen.
Yes, as soon as my best friend met a man and got married I hardly hear from her now, they do that, I’m understanding but feel a little hurt too. I was her go to and we talked everyday.
I'm similar. I'm the homeowner and have 2 flatmates, a good friend and her adult son. I'm away 2 weeks of the month visiting family and friends. It's lovely having people I trust taking care of the house, plants, lawns etc. I'm sure they enjoy having the house to themselves too. Financially, I couldn't pay the bills without at least 1 flatmate.
Thanks. It is always such a treat for me to have a conversation with other seniors, especially ones who have such a positive attitude and outlook on life.
Miss Carol. It's great that you are feeling better. 🫂🙏💗 You always conduct such informative interviews with grace, professionalism, and kindness. Best wishes to Lizzie. ✨️
I don't have good roommate stories. I stayed in my bedroom all the time and slept with a chair propped against the doorknob at night. Usually, I eventually had to install a deadbolt lock on my bedroom door to enforce my privacy. I didn't feel safe or respected.
Glad you enjoyed it if you have any ideas for the series Inwohld live to hear them. I will be having a guest on my LIVE on Sat 8/10 talking about some of the differences and Pros ajd Cons between Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
This will be me in April! My town has turned into the Aspen of NM & it’s been my home for over 30 yrs. I can no longer afford to live there. My heart breaks. But, I’ve lived in an RV before and loved it. Back to the RV nomad life! I’m 67 & on SS.
Good for you! I am so burnt out on nursing after 39 years that I'm considering leaving the field and working a different job (part time) in my retirement.
She speaks to so many. Older women are finding them selves homeless more and more. They are the fastest growing segment of the population that are ending up homeless. So no me the country dealt with homelessness you know, they made it illegal! That was their answer. Things are getting scary for sure.
The calvary is not coming. So, people are going to have to start working together to come up with solutions such as shared housing, like boarding houses of old, or renting spaces on private land or other creative alternatives as I believe things are only going to get worse based on the Supreme Court's latest findings in the Grant's Pass case regarding homeless people.
Always put the money to work for you, instead of spending it till it's gone. Just act like it's already gone... but you get a little extra every month. Married forty years.. retired. A Veteran 1Cav. Age.67.
I wouldn’t think of stopping work at 70. I’m 70, work part time in my own business. I’ve never touched a penny of my social security. Why not keep working, if you’re healthy? Heck, I just had a facelift and I feel 55! I know i won’t want to work past 75 but until then, I’m going to dress up, contribute to my community and get out of my house!
Thanks Carol! For all of the divorced, widowed folks out there, check with SSA to confirm you are collecting the maximum benefit, either survivor or ex spouse benefit can potentially add to your check.
Depends on when your X spouse took his Social Security mine took his at the age of 62 I took social security at the age of 65 and my benefit was larger drawing off my work record. If he passes and I have not remarried I will draw his Social Security which is almost twice mine
@@noreenn6976 Depends on what state you live in. I live in NY which is a 50/50 state. That means all assets, including SS and pensions, are combined, and split in half. What it basically does is ensure neither the husband or wife has enough to live on.
Oceanside, beautiful area. I lived in Vista for awhile years ago. Im on social security, retired, I will be 70 in 2 months. I do have to watch my money.
There was a website in Texas for matching up senior roommates. I cannot recall what it was called now. Anyway, it was around for a fair few years, and then the year I discovered it, it shut down. I have no idea why. I never had a roommate in my life. I was married for 25 years. My spouse was the only person I ever lived with outside of my family of origin. I cannot imagine ever finding someone truly compatible to live with. I am not an easy person to live with and neither was my spouse.
There are matching services for senior homeowners who need help to pay the mortgage and seniors who need to rent a room. I saw a news piece about it--the applicants were matched for personality, interests etc. It was in California, don't remember which city, or who was running the program. But, it was very successful and a great idea.
@@ruthmedford5582 I think it is a government program. An example of this is a program run by Ventura County government called HomeShare. People are enrolled in the program, interviewed and matched with a homeowner. I just did a quick google and found this one, I think there must be more throughout the state. Great idea, wish they had it here where I live!
@@ruthmedford5582 There is a Ventura County government program called HomeShare that is an example of this sort of matching service. I found this with a quick online search. I think the original one I saw on TV was a government program as well.
All 62,& older People… don’t forget to request your spousal benefits… especially if they earned higher wages…they will boost your benefits up to at least to 1/2 what your higher earning spouse, or x spouse earned… if you’re divorced… you must have been married for 10 years. & investigate if you were not married, but have “common law “in your state.
First time viewer here. And what comes up? Hommme. I graduated from OHS. Oceanside is as much a home as almost anywhere I ever lived. This makes me wonder if I could manage to come home after all. I've always been content living alone after my husband died, but a horrific illness that has lasted a good long while has me seriouly rethinking an awful lot about life and my furure. I feel like daily walks on the beach would be so restorative.
I found you Interview with Lizzy Interesting she had some Ideas and you had a Great Interview with her I look forward to watching her again in you next follow up Interview as I am 62 and on SSI thankyou for this Video with her .
I don't say even if you get social security and you work part-time because remember, even when you're retired, you don't want to sit around in your Van all day or have nothing to do. It will get boring pretty fast so if you can work 23 days a week 4 hours A. Day you'll be fine and that will go towards your social security use that for your savings food, stock up and stuff. You can definitely live comfortable that way, but when I reach in my 60s, I'm still going to work anyway, hard time but work when I want to work and still text social security. And live very, very comfortable ..
If your collect ss before your fra & continue working, remember there’s a cap to that work income, this year it’s $22,300 before your social security will get reduced.
@deedeeotero4475 That's good to know as well. That means you can't just make anything. It's a certain amount you can make it. This is why again like I said to downsize when you come to retire. If you don't mind downsizes d*** size, some people don't want to downsize. They want to live the same time type a lot of life. They live in a way younger. It can be possible if you're rich, but if you're working class it's not.
I bet most times, people living together in a roommate situation doesn’t work out. It would have to be two people that really connect. Probably most eventually turn into The Odd Couple. Probably another reason why people with limited funds seek van life.
I think that in modern America we have moved away from the way we used to live, in community with multiple generations under one roof like most of the world still lives. If seniors are going to survive financially, especially those living on social security we will have to adjust our outlook from being alone and isolated at a time when we most need others to living in community.
YES! ID GIVE MY EYE TEETH TO HAVE A TRIBE. I'm 79 and am alone. Thank God I have SS. I live on SS and Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps. But it does get lonely. I live in HUD housing and have been sick with mold for over a year. Sent out 15 applications- every subsidized bdg has 1 year or more wait, 100 people or more on the list! So here I am sickened and locked in! I'd get a tiny house- but where to park it?
I don’t know what state you live in but there are tiny home communities where you would be able to park your home and you will be living in a supportive friendly community.
The best way to ensure you have a decent retirement. Life is to plan for it even when you're working now, while you're still young and when I say young, I mean, you're in your 40s or 50s plan for your retirement, always do that too many people don't do that and when they retire, they find themselves becoming more. Poorer and all have to go back to a full-time job in their 70s. Those are your silver years where you want to enjoy your silver years, so if you plan it right, you can enjoy your silver years without working and burn yourself out. I think anyway, that's what I do. I'm trying that too right now. Myself get a piece of land and a police land on workout. Have a nice camper ground and my nice camper trailer as well. I can live comfortable for the rest of my life.
When I was in school and took my first job in the mid 70s - I was told back then that SS would NOT be the answer to a full retirement. I had family and friends who were told the same thing, but failed to do what I did: save. Even making a modest income, you can save 10% of your earnings - and over 45 years of accumulating - it will grow into a sizeable retirement nest egg to help with the SS. Sadly, most people either don't want to save, put it off, or think they will hit the lotto before they retire.
Hey right on . People need to realize they can live on alot less. Some people buy so much un needed stuff then they rent a storage locker. I suppliment my SS by selling firewood.
We do live in a country of excesses. But I think recent and continued hard times have forced many folks to make necessary changes, including getting rid of expensive storage units holding junk theybcould have paid for 2x over woth the fees paid on storage.
OK, I've watched nearly all of this and I think you are ALL nuts.
No one in our society should have to consider "Van Life" why the hell has this level of poverty being normalized...
Instead we should vote for progressive politicions who might increase social security, step on large corporations that are gouging us out of FOOD!!! Offer rent-controlled living spaces. Be supportive of senior citizens...
I don't know what planet you all live on...???
Yes, it's like we are being groomed to accept poverty as your " place" in the world. Where billionaires don't even pay their taxes.
@@genevabecker8441 great ideas, but there’s no political will to implement those changes.
I think the lady should have gotten a proper settlement for her husband
Doesn’t seem wise at all for future
Remember too… all wages for the working class are based off of “minimum wage “… which has not gone up with the cost of living in the last 40 years !! Which means all working class people have been short changed in wages, retirement…& now social security !! & yes this woman should have been better compensated in her divorce !!
@@lmor7110People who are homeless ,& don’t have an address are prevented from voting !!
I'm 74 now, been retired since the age of 62. I live completely alone and love every minute of it. If I had known what solitude would be like, I would have never married and just lived alone all my life. I don't understand why people get lonely since I'm NEVER lonely... or at least the condition that people explain as loneliness. I enjoy my own company, studying, playing an occasional classical piano concert, walking/hiking in the wilderness where I've lived for the past 10 years (trying to get away from society) and teaching online classes in survival skills. My days are crammed full of the most interesting things that make me happy to be unburdened by society.
It sounds like you are loving your life and actually enjoy being alone in nature or other settings. So many people are so afraid of being alone that as a result they remain in toxic situations just so they aren't alond.
Hello, I'm 79 and proud to say " I'm still rocking". Thank God I'm mobile and can do every day chores
I think the people that don't like being alone, don't enjoy their own company, you go girl.
Well being alone and feel lonely it’s two different things I get lonely and I wish I can find a good man to spend my life because sometimes yuo have situations that yuo need a man it works different for everyone
How can I watch your survival skills classes
Always been single. Retired early-55. Thought I'd do part time work but became disabled by a SCI😢. So I found 55+ affordable apt. Gave up owning cars. I'm in an urban environment with great public transit. I cook most meals and have most food delivered by Safeway. I attend music and comedy shows by myself. Eat when I'm hungry and sleep when I'm tired. I'm kind when it's appropriate and silent otherwise ❤💐
@@Lora-G Sounds like you have a very positive and mentally healthy outlook on life and live consistent with it.👍
Iam a loner, love it, I find when I start to have a conversation with my horse time to go to town.
I'm 73 and working 37hrs a week. Next yr likely 39 hrs. I'm happy to be healthy enough to do so. Can I get another 7yrs god!
This lady is very intelligent and lucked out in finding a compatible roommate who also had a house that they could share and continue to live life to its fullest. Way to go!
I am only a few seconds in to this episode however, Every time I hear this woman hosting this show I can't help but think that her speaking is so edified and so eloquent that she should really have her own show on National Television. 👏🏻🏆🥇🙏🏻 I really admire a woman who uses proper English, speaks in a soft tone, does not MUMBLE and isn't RUSHED to communicate the subject matter. I always feel like she worked with me somewhere in California as I IMMEDIATELY feel so COMFORTED, ACCEPTED and LOVED. I can literally FEEL her warm embrace. When I close my eyes as I am starting to relax, I smell the fragrance of Gardenia's. 😊
What a lovely and generous comment. You have made my day. Than you💝
She does have a beautiful calming voice.
I totally concur with your statement. This is my first time watching her video and I totally love it. ❤❤
my` Friend Says Who's That Lady i` Like Her Voice Lol He's Said iT a few Times it's ❤True, & Another HonorabLe Mention; Matty Van HaLen Sounds as a Autumn 🍁 Country Road, bye
Welcome to modern day National television ❤
I Downsized my life since the 2008 recession, i divorced in 1998...and started downsizing my life and then retired in 2010 due to an accident....i retired from State Service with full benefits and moved to a nice, large, maintain apartment in a great county..
I live my life nice, simple healthy, and eat a mostly plant based way of eating, maintaining my yearly health maintenance, I walk daily pray daily, i do squats daily, light hand weights...there is a swimming pool and is very nicely well maintained, quiet, clean, only 6 apartments in a building..its a small complex....many residents are retired, the complex is surrounded by homeowners..its nice...i stay away from debt, live comfortably, I'm not on any medications, still drive my well maintained 2011 kio rio 68,200 miles...no aches, pain, illnesses, etc...im spirtual , pray daily, read the Bible daily, and im really blessed...❤
Finding a compatible roommate is a real challenge.
@seventhchild7270, Love your lifestyle, it almost mirrors mine: healthy, organic plant based way of eating, power walking for exercise, pray daily, study my Bible and maintain a good relationship with my loving creator. I have no debt at 80 yrs old - pay any credit cards in full each month, drive an 11 yr old Camry that I paid cash for in 2019, which will most likely last me until I take my flight from this earth. I take NO prescription meds, and treat everything Holistically. Have not had a cold or the flu in over 25 yrs! Although I'm married, I've got myself set up with several rentals that will help supplement my income should I lose my hubby. Life is about thinking ahead, as much as possible, to help one be able to maintain a decent life. I too, am blessed in so many ways, and am grateful to my creator for His love and the peace that He brings to me daily! Blessings to all of you, AND a special "Thank You" to Carol and her many interviews with neat people like Liz! Love you Carol, and your many words of kindness and wisdom, delivered with grace and joy! Please keep up these great videos! 💞
@@seventhchild7270 Remaining debt free is a necessity if one is to live in financial freedom.
Love that you read your Bible every day❤
More of these interview type videos on this topic please!!! I find it very interesting and knowledgeable on how one can live comfortably with a lower income. Thanks for this video
Thank you for your comment. I will continue to be on the lookout for folks who have found wonderful ways to live full lives on a budget.
I enjoyed this interview. I am 61, never married, childless. I live with a friend in the South. We both are from San Diego and became friends in school. We're like sisters. We are lucky, our landlord has never raised the rent, which is unheard of these days. Our rental home however, is older and has never been updated. We have simple lives but are still struggling despite a full-time job. One day at a time.
One of my siblings is in a similar financial situation. I've suggested they think about sharing a home with someone. Love the idea of the roommate matching service.
I don't believe it's just luck! She looks like someone who is considerate.
Carol, i wouldn't say this if i didn't mean it but you do a really good job with these interviews & videos. Some ppl don't really have the knack and it's too much and it becomes unwatchable. Nice job.
Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. I really do enjoy doing these interviews.. I meet such interesting people and hear their stories and learn so much. I also get to hear how other people are navigating these challenging times.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 maybe someday you'll interview me and my friend, Adele. We became friends in the Navy 42 yrs ago in Yuma when we were Hospital Corpsmen and now we're both van lifers.
I love watching Carol's interviews!
I'm doing the same thing my friend owns her home it's very large and she turned the bottom floor / basement into an apartment. I decorated it beautifully and has an outside deck in So. CAL near wine country and she has rent control for me too and I'm 65 years old! Keep praying cuz God is good and here's your prayers ❤
I am so happy for you. That sounds like such a wonderful situation for both of you. If you should ever be willing to be interviewed as part of this series I would love to meet with you. You can reach me
Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
I'm 53 and sharehouse a rental with my youngest child (in their mid 20's) and my husband (ex, but not, it's complicated but we each have our own space). If they wanted to move on, I'd find other housemates. It's a great solution provided everyone is responsible!
Shared housing really is an affordable option that should be considered by seniors.
What a refreshing, beautiful, pleasant woman with so much wisdom. She also seems so flexible with a well-adjusted outlook. I definitely learned from your talk with her. Thank you for this wonderful interview.
It was enlightening for me as well😊 She made some very valid points particularly about not growing older alone and choosing a location to age in based on available emotional support.
what an amazing story! Life is not easy after 65 ... Social Security isn't great.
Unaffordable housing is also not great.
I'm grateful to have s.s. but the inflation, hot summer, and not able to find a roommate has me looking for a crystal ball.
Glad my husband was smart and paid our property and home off, montana gives seniors a break on taxes!
@@shirleyyoung1941 My accountant says we don't have to pay income taxes on our SSI but we still have to pay property taxes for ever here in Oregon. We are also without a mortgage so that helps...
Social Security was never intended to finance a comfortable retirement. Only meant to supplement one's retirement.
This is why it's important to find the right partner to live with, especially if I have a roommate have the right roommate. Because as humans. We need companionship, but you also need time alone as well.
Finding the right person to live with can be very tricky.
Not easy. Never again
@@noreenn6976Extremely rare.
I love the title "Her best life" I can't wait to do the same, sadly at 55, my life hasn't been good so far. There's a light at the tunnel now
Let me just give you this word of encouragement. The life you have had in the past does not have to be the life you you are destined to have in the future. I started my UA-cam channel with no technical know how at all at 67. I prayed and asked God to direct my path. I knew I wanted a successful channel and asked God to show me if it was his will and if so to take the reigns and direct me, and he has. One secret I can share is focusing on honoring Him and helping others as you can will change your life if you allow it. I pray that your latter years eclipse your former years and bring you a purpose droven life that will amaze and stun you.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Amen sister! The light at the tunnel is only there because I am saved. We are trying to move, a good church is in that town that I already love (drive is 1.5 hrs) thanks for the words of encouragement. I also said a prayer for you, you are a great ambassador for Christ.
Life has no guarantees, even having savings and wealth and properties.
You are right. All we can do is prepare the best we can and pray.
Love your video!!!! I’m a seventy seven YO widow that lives alone on simple meek retirement. What saves me is when husband was still living we had a brick home built on forty acres. had grid tied solar giving us a 32 $ a month electric meter fee,no water bill, have a deep well,no sewer charge,have septic that goes to a lagoon . Even tho I have an efficient furnace,
It sounds like you and your husband made some very wise decisions that are paying off for you now.
It's wonderful she has that friend and she can stay in an attractive environment. More power to the two of them. Company and shared experiences at any age is worth gold.
Ehat a pleasure to meet Lizzie. I am loving my vanlife freedom and I have no desire to sweep/mop floors or do yardwork 🙌 Much happier walking with my dog in new environments/meeting new people and enjoying new experiences. May God bless you both & of course Jessica as well ❌⭕, Iris and Little One 👋🐾
Van life van certainly be liberating!
Sounds amazing!
I'd love to travel around in a van and meet new people. I do not know a lot about the mechanics if it all.
@@judymohrman4842 Bob Wells of Cheap RV Living was the wind beneath my wings. Start with what you have and pick up what you need as you go. I watched as many how to videos as I could before I got on the road. My one year vaniversary will be September 3rd 👍 May God bless, I hope to meet you someday down the road ❌⭕, Iris and Little One 👋🐾
I am 87 travel and enjoy old age you can live and travel and be happy 🎉🎉
That is fabulous!!
You are truly blessed ❤
I am glad that you are able to travel and enjoy your senior years. Alot of us don't have the health to do this. Enjoy
Nice that you still travel …
Life is too short why now !
😅❤😅
@@franhamilton9311…..or the $$$
What a wonderful outlook. She has been blessed
Absolutely!
I'm glad this has worked for her, but I haven't seen many doing this. There are numerous reasons why. Many families can't get along. Many after divorce haven't remarried and have developed a lifestyle of loving aloneness. I'm one of them. I relish it and don't feel a need for companionship at all. I have 3 inner circle friends that I prize and respect greatly. We are happy in our lifestyles. It definitely helps with rent to share expenses but there is HUD senior rentals that are very inexpensive. It's far cheaper than having a roommate and that's where I am. I love it. It's a clean, quiet, well maintained place. So I wldn't want to change a thing. People need different things.
For many as you say they treasure their solitude. But many older individuals are not just struggling financially but are also very lonely. I do believe there will be more and more of this kind of living in the future. In many areas there are long waiting lists for Hud housing. So, that is not a viable option. As more than 30 million folk hit 65 between now and 2030 resources are going to be stretched to their limit. It will be very interesting to see how people navigate that.
Being remarried is difficult, so many dynamics. Easier to stay single.
YES ! Such a good idea to have some sort of vetting service for roommate situations !
Very positive for decent elderly people who may have problems with keeping up !
What a smart,pleasant woman. Nice video. Thank you.
Great interview. So interesting to hear about someone’s journey.
Bless her heart and hope she has many good days ….
Being on my own now … I like my life mostly. But now fighting an awful cancer I do miss someone being with me. My kids are doing a good job and I’m blessed for that.
Hugs to her.
I am so sorrybto hear about your cancel battle and pray🙏🏾 for your victory over it. At times like this having someone by your side and present is so important. Thankfully it sounds like you have amazing children.
Lizzie , best of luck to you! Keep making great decisions!
I am a Senior hoping to semi-retire in 2025. I also love the idea of a Senior Roommate matching service. Sounds Awesome. Like that former TV show, The Golden Girls.❤❤
Glad you are feeling better Carol . 🌹
Thank you😊
Agreed!
You look so much better. 😊
Yes YES
Great interview. Lovely woman....with glorious hair!
I have natural long platinum hair also, almost 76. I share a small home with my First Daughter and her 2 adult sons. My husband passed away 2 & 1/2 decades ago. He was barely 51 when he passed away. I had a 4,000 Square Mediterranean home with huge pool and all the bells and whistles, my Daughters a Son-in-law, and my First Daughter's twins and my young teenage Daughter, her hubby lost his job; so I couldn't manage such a huge property. Over the following years, I downsized buying a Condo, sold that after 10 years, my younger Daughter moved out , sold it a year later, then bought another house, for my Divorced Son and myself. That lasted for a couple years, then I found myself renting apts. I had my Son moving back for awhile every now and then, and my youngest Daughter came back with her baby Son. Years later I had so many medical issues I decided to buy another house where we are now. We help each other out, the 2 young Men help out greatly, do their own laundry, they both work, one does the yard work. We are happy, the majority of the time. We have numerous pets.
Carol .. income info on who you interview for this series is absolutely essential to get perspective for viewers. I know that is very personal info.
It can certainly be helpful to share income but not necessarily essential, and definitely not in this video. . In this video I really wanted to demonstrate ways a person can stretch their Social Security checks by sharing housing and working part-time past typical retirement age of 65. Also wanted to point out the availability of free entertainment These were the points I was making which Lizzie highlighted when she shared that her rent was less than half of what it would otherwise be. Paying less than half their current rent would be of great benefit to many seniors. I also wanted to demonstrate how having a shared housing situation presented more benefits than financial if it was a good match as Lizzie and her housemate also enjoy doing some activities together and are a source or emotional and social supoort for each other.
Many people share their income in these sorts of videos and some don't. They're always valuable either way.
I agree. I understand that some people won't want to share that info, but if they will it would be valuable. Even if not sharing income, hearing details about expenses would add some insight. Good story though.
I agree income support is huge. Not amount or source but knowing so and so is SS only versus a person still working, or relying on passive income are different worlds.
each managing expenses experience that help different audiences.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621Please keep financial info out of your interviews. It can be more dangerous now then ever to expose someone's finances along with their face and where they live (the area). Your viewers don't need to know these details. Let's keep everybody safe.
So appreciate the wisdom she shared in this video. Looking forward to future interviews with others.
Me too!!
Thank you, Ladies, for sharing
Lizzy is a smart lady in many ways. But like she said, you have to be careful to know how to pick your room mate. Thanks Carol for a very important topic and video.
It can be a joyful oe miserable experience depending on your housemate. But I truly think this is going to be the best options for many seniors on social security in the upcoming years.
Thank you Carol and Lizzie for this. Great ideas. Good to see you well Carol. 🌹
Thank you.
I’m a lone wolf I think it’s best to be alone
As they say, different strokes for different folks.
If you can swing it, good for you.. this lady cannot and has come up with a solution that fits well for her.
Living alone is underrated. I’m not giving it up. It’s just me and my doggo😂❤
I’m so with you on this. I’ve welcomed folks into my home only to be disrespected and at times bogarted. I’ve stayed with family members who became very bossy and controlling about even the smallest things. I’m at a family member house now for 4 years since Covid and although I help clean cook babysitter, lawn care and trash. They’re still not satisfied. As much as I enjoy people’s company I just can’t take it anymore with the sharing living spaces.
My SSI is crap which means that I have to go back to work immediately in order to afford housing. 🤷🏽♀️💯😳
Screw living with someone!
lovely interview , Carol .. thanks to Lizzie , as well !!
She is such a lovely lady.
This was so interesting. I like this woman. She seems to be so intelligent and down to earth as well. I hope things continue to go well for her.
Thank you for your story❤
The Golden Girls!😊🤗💯
Yep!!
I’m so happy things worked out for Lizzy. I’m sorry her husband had such an overwhelming mental condition.it’s nice they’re still friends. She has wonderful hair and eyebrows though. It won’t help with rent but might make her feel cheerful starting her day with awesome hair and eyebrows 😆
🤣🤣🤣. So true
We cannot depend on money, situation or man for our life. Trust in God for everything you need.
So true. He will direct your paths.
Your Imaginary Sky Daddy is pure EVIL for allowing people to suffer needlessly while billionaires exist.
@punkagrrlzero what exactly is your point with this mean comment...
Pray all the time but keep your ammo dry‼️
Hello, I'm lost in this technology age. No grandkids to help ..I m discovering I'm not alone.
Thank you for another excellent video! This is such important information and will give people ideas for how they can go forward…
With the economy the way it is and prices as they are for housing every tip helps.
This makes me so grateful for the decisions I made to stay healthy and be financially conservative. I love my independent active lifestyle that gives me time to provide Reiki to cancer patients and thrive in my happiness!
I definitely believe in being fiscally conservative with my assets!
I am around her age and finding a woman so together is difficult. Still on my journey to do this
Wonderful insight! Thanks to Lizzie for sharing her circumstances. The housing needs of the average, aging American is a topic that will only become more critical in the coming decades. I see most of us having to become more self-reliant, i.e., do more with less. Your channel could be a portal to senior common sense-thinking. Being flexible with living arrangements is key I think for those of us who are thankfully healthy but don’t have a big wad stored away. Was thinking - I grew up in a time when boarding houses were around, but on the way out. They were run by people who were willing to trust boarders to be decent, respectful and not freeload off them. Times and people have radically changed but I’m really hoping the concept of house-sharing in some way catches on again. Peace, everyone!
I also love the idea of bringing back boarding houses. They provided a great option not only financially but socially as well. Housing is indeed going to be one of the issues that becomes increasingly.more critical for not only seniors but for anyone with a limited income.
Praise Jesus Christ! HALLELUJAH AND AMEN!!!
Great interview! There used to be a matching service for roommates in San Francisco back in the day.
I am 70, still working part time and trying to live my best life in a beautiful and expensive part of the SF Bay Area. I have a ton of housemates and we are not always compatible but the pluses still outweigh the minuses!
SF Bay Area is a dynamic and beautiful area and very expensive. Roommates are definitely a way to offset the expense.
Until her friend meets a man. Forgive me for being a Debby Downer, however, that‘s what happened to a friend of mine. The same situation as this lady, good friend everything was going really well, and then her friend met a man and wanted to live alone. One has to take all those things into account. I have so enjoyed this video, thank you very much. I am not retired yet but am learning and preparing. I do not want to live with a room mate but, have downsized substantially now, 5 years before my retirement.
Well if that happens I am sure she will be happy for her friend and figure something else out. Good move on your part starting out now planning and thinking ahead for your retirement.
I cannot have a roommate because I am married 😅
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621plan ahead. My children think they have all the time in world. I am trying to tell them 35 is not too early. They will not listen.
Yes, as soon as my best friend met a man and got married I hardly hear from her now, they do that, I’m understanding but feel a little hurt too. I was her go to and we talked everyday.
Thank you for sharing Lizzie’s story!🙏❤️
Wise words.
Happy to watch this!
Wonderful interview. Love this story.
I'm similar. I'm the homeowner and have 2 flatmates, a good friend and her adult son. I'm away 2 weeks of the month visiting family and friends. It's lovely having people I trust taking care of the house, plants, lawns etc. I'm sure they enjoy having the house to themselves too. Financially, I couldn't pay the bills without at least 1 flatmate.
Great views and video ladies ty.
It’s good to see you out and about again. I hope you’re well.
Thank.you.❤ still some future hurdles but am recovering from the surgery.
Great interview.. 💙✝️
Thanks. It is always such a treat for me to have a conversation with other seniors, especially ones who have such a positive attitude and outlook on life.
Miss Carol. It's great that you are feeling better. 🫂🙏💗 You always conduct such informative interviews with grace, professionalism, and kindness. Best wishes to Lizzie. ✨️
I don't have good roommate stories. I stayed in my bedroom all the time and slept with a chair propped against the doorknob at night. Usually, I eventually had to install a deadbolt lock on my bedroom door to enforce my privacy. I didn't feel safe or respected.
That was definitely not a good situation!! I have had some unpleasant roommate experiences as well, but also some great ones fortunately.
I was able to get a place that’s large enough for friends. I’m a widow. I don’t want to be alone in retirement.
Thank you Lizzie
Good interview and information thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it if you have any ideas for the series Inwohld live to hear them. I will be having a guest on my LIVE on
Sat 8/10 talking about some of the differences and Pros ajd Cons between Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
This will be me in April! My town has turned into the Aspen of NM & it’s been my home for over 30 yrs. I can no longer afford to live there. My heart breaks. But, I’ve lived in an RV before and loved it. Back to the RV nomad life! I’m 67 & on SS.
Great interview! Excellent tips.
IAM 67 LIVE ALONE STILL WORK 1 12 HR. SHIFT A WEEK AS A NURSE.
12 hours is enough now with Nursing😂😂😂 Retired RT here. Healthcare is so Insurance driven now. No thanks !!
Good for you! I am so burnt out on nursing after 39 years that I'm considering leaving the field and working a different job (part time) in my retirement.
She speaks to so many. Older women are finding them selves homeless more and more. They are the fastest growing segment of the population that are ending up homeless. So no me the country dealt with homelessness you know, they made it illegal! That was their answer. Things are getting scary for sure.
The calvary is not coming. So, people are going to have to start working together to come up with solutions such as shared housing, like boarding houses of old, or renting spaces on private land or other creative alternatives as I believe things are only going to get worse based on the Supreme Court's latest findings in the Grant's Pass case regarding homeless people.
Always put the money to work for you, instead of spending it till it's gone. Just act like it's already gone... but you get a little extra every month.
Married forty years.. retired.
A Veteran 1Cav. Age.67.
Start early and it will become a lifelong habit that will pay amazing dividends at retirement.
I wouldn’t think of stopping work at 70. I’m 70, work part time in my own business. I’ve never touched a penny of my social security. Why not keep working, if you’re healthy? Heck, I just had a facelift and I feel 55! I know i won’t want to work past 75 but until then, I’m going to dress up, contribute to my community and get out of my house!
I lovr yout attitude and outlook on life!!
You can still collect it. IT'S YOUR MONEY. DON'T BE A FOOL. I collected it and still work.
nice to see YOU are able to supplement yourself w/youtube, nice
UA-cam is certainly a way ti earn income. A lot of work but you can meet the most interesting people.
Just found your channel, it’s wonderful
Thank you. I am so glad you e joy thr content. Come on iver and join in my GLOW Live on Saturdays at 3pm pst
This is why it’s important to keep social security solvent. Taking a 20% cut for this gal or people in her shoes will be tough.
We need to close the border so these illegals are not drying up Medicare and social security!
Hello from Puerto Rico friends, always very interesting information and interviews , thanks
Thank you for watching and commenting😊
this is really interesting! I think you made excellent points and it's interesting how people figure out their lives. Thanks! i subscribed.
Welcome to GLOW. It really.is interesting to hear how others navigate getting older with limited resources.
Thanks Carol! For all of the divorced, widowed folks out there, check with SSA to confirm you are collecting the maximum benefit, either survivor or ex spouse benefit can potentially add to your check.
@@noreenn6976 Great Advice!!
Depends on when your X spouse took his Social Security mine took his at the age of 62 I took social security at the age of 65 and my benefit was larger drawing off my work record. If he passes and I have not remarried I will draw his Social Security which is almost twice mine
@@noreenn6976 Depends on what state you live in. I live in NY which is a 50/50 state. That means all assets, including SS and pensions, are combined, and split in half. What it basically does is ensure neither the husband or wife has enough to live on.
@@dougaranda6187it’s federal, not state.
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Oceanside, beautiful area. I lived in Vista for awhile years ago. Im on social security, retired, I will be 70 in 2 months. I do have to watch my money.
I wohld say most seniors these days really have to pay close attention to every dime spent these days.
There was a website in Texas for matching up senior roommates. I cannot recall what it was called now. Anyway, it was around for a fair few years, and then the year I discovered it, it shut down. I have no idea why.
I never had a roommate in my life. I was married for 25 years. My spouse was the only person I ever lived with outside of my family of origin. I cannot imagine ever finding someone truly compatible to live with. I am not an easy person to live with and neither was my spouse.
It is certainly important to recognize what would and would not work for you before getting into an unbearable situation for all involved.
Thank you for sharing this video. It was so inspiring.
It's finding the right person
Yes. That is the challenge.
Lovely lady!!!
OMG, she looks almost identical to me. And I'm 67. I'm from the Bay Area of California originally.
@@Followthechariot You must be a lovely lady too😊
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Awwwww thank you Carol. 🤗❣️
There are matching services for senior homeowners who need help to pay the mortgage and seniors who need to rent a room. I saw a news piece about it--the applicants were matched for personality, interests etc. It was in California, don't remember which city, or who was running the program. But, it was very successful and a great idea.
Seniors Helping Seniors?
@@ruthmedford5582 I think it is a government program. An example of this is a program run by Ventura County government called HomeShare. People are enrolled in the program, interviewed and matched with a homeowner. I just did a quick google and found this one, I think there must be more throughout the state. Great idea, wish they had it here where I live!
@@ruthmedford5582 There is a Ventura County government program called HomeShare that is an example of this sort of matching service. I found this with a quick online search. I think the original one I saw on TV was a government program as well.
@@ruthmedford5582 An example of this sort of program is HomeShare run by Ventura County
All 62,& older People… don’t forget to request your spousal benefits… especially if they earned higher wages…they will boost your benefits up to at least to 1/2 what your higher earning spouse, or x spouse earned… if you’re divorced… you must have been married for 10 years. & investigate if you were not married, but have “common law “in your state.
this law has been changed. I only get $100.00 per month from my ex. Married 18 years.
@@madhatter909it has not changed.
You are eligible for 50% of their SS, if that amount is more than your SS.
They do have to be 62 already.
That was excellent!!
Very informative!
I'm glad you found this video beneficial!
Excellent content!
Lizzie is stunning and is a very young 66.
She is indeed!
First time viewer here. And what comes up? Hommme. I graduated from OHS. Oceanside is as much a home as almost anywhere I ever lived. This makes me wonder if I could manage to come home after all. I've always been content living alone after my husband died, but a horrific illness that has lasted a good long while has me seriouly rethinking an awful lot about life and my furure. I feel like daily walks on the beach would be so restorative.
I found you Interview with Lizzy Interesting she had some Ideas and you had a Great Interview with her I look forward to watching her again in you next follow up Interview as I am 62 and on SSI thankyou for this Video with her .
It is always interesting to me to hear how other seniors are managing and what is working for them. I hope to share.more interviews.
Sounds like you are happy. That's makes life easier.
It truly does!
Just found your channel and am enjoying it in Canada.
Welc me to G.L.O.W. Come on over and join us for Glow Live every Saturday at 3pm pst.😊
I don't say even if you get social security and you work part-time because remember, even when you're retired, you don't want to sit around in your Van all day or have nothing to do. It will get boring pretty fast so if you can work 23 days a week 4 hours A. Day you'll be fine and that will go towards your social security use that for your savings food, stock up and stuff. You can definitely live comfortable that way, but when I reach in my 60s, I'm still going to work anyway, hard time but work when I want to work and still text social security. And live very, very comfortable ..
It is important for mental health as well as physical to stay active.
If your collect ss before your fra & continue working, remember there’s a cap to that work income, this year it’s $22,300 before your social security will get reduced.
@deedeeotero4475 That's good to know as well. That means you can't just make anything. It's a certain amount you can make it. This is why again like I said to downsize when you come to retire. If you don't mind downsizes d*** size, some people don't want to downsize. They want to live the same time type a lot of life. They live in a way younger. It can be possible if you're rich, but if you're working class it's not.
I started drawing my Social Security at 65 I am now 70 do not plan on working I find other ways to stay busy
Yep.. l plan to continue to work part time as well.
Good Advice!🥰
I bet most times, people living together in a roommate situation doesn’t work out. It would have to be two people that really connect. Probably most eventually turn into The Odd Couple. Probably another reason why people with limited funds seek van life.
I think that in modern America we have moved away from the way we used to live, in community with multiple generations under one roof like most of the world still lives. If seniors are going to survive financially, especially those living on social security we will have to adjust our outlook from being alone and isolated at a time when we most need others to living in community.
I am able to live in my paid for home with no roommate at the age of 70
Excellent content
Glad you found it valuable.
YES! ID GIVE MY EYE TEETH TO HAVE A TRIBE. I'm 79 and am alone. Thank God I have SS. I live on SS and Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps. But it does get lonely. I live in HUD housing and have been sick with mold for over a year. Sent out 15 applications- every subsidized bdg has 1 year or more wait, 100 people or more on the list!
So here I am sickened and locked in! I'd get a tiny house- but where to park it?
I don’t know what state you live in but there are tiny home communities where you would be able to park your home and you will be living in a supportive friendly community.
The best way to ensure you have a decent retirement. Life is to plan for it even when you're working now, while you're still young and when I say young, I mean, you're in your 40s or 50s plan for your retirement, always do that too many people don't do that and when they retire, they find themselves becoming more. Poorer and all have to go back to a full-time job in their 70s. Those are your silver years where you want to enjoy your silver years, so if you plan it right, you can enjoy your silver years without working and burn yourself out. I think anyway, that's what I do. I'm trying that too right now. Myself get a piece of land and a police land on workout. Have a nice camper ground and my nice camper trailer as well. I can live comfortable for the rest of my life.
Yes. Pre-planning is a must.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 facks, Gloria, you're absolutely right.
When I was in school and took my first job in the mid 70s - I was told back then that SS would NOT be the answer to a full retirement. I had family and friends who were told the same thing, but failed to do what I did: save. Even making a modest income, you can save 10% of your earnings - and over 45 years of accumulating - it will grow into a sizeable retirement nest egg to help with the SS. Sadly, most people either don't want to save, put it off, or think they will hit the lotto before they retire.
Hey right on . People need to realize they can live on alot less. Some people buy so much un needed stuff then they rent a storage locker. I suppliment my SS by selling firewood.
We do live in a country of excesses. But I think recent and continued hard times have forced many folks to make necessary changes, including getting rid of expensive storage units holding junk theybcould have paid for 2x over woth the fees paid on storage.
Carol your hair is beautiful
Aw thank you 😊