I started listening to your channel right before Christmas. No words to express the loss of your daughter. My daughter was killed by drunk driver a year ago, she was 27. I have been struggling since losing her and my job has been my lifeline keeping me busy, I will turn 64 this year. This video compelling me to retire by next March. Appreciate you keeping it real.
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your daughter. Especially by some asshole drunk driver. I hope the driver got what's coming to him/her. Just remember we will see our girls again. One day at a time and you and I just keep moving forward. 🙏. Buzz
Buzz, your sincerity and humanity really shines through here. I think your retirement was a good call. You can be more active and really take better care of yourself.
Thanks for sharing your story. It's not so different from my own. I was fortunate to have a great job with great bosses for 20 years. As I turned 63 that all changed. Company leadership changed (for the worse). I went to the hospital with a very bad case of covid and survived by what I truly believe was the power of prayer. I then received notice my employer wanted to pay out my pension immediately in a lump sum, just as I had payed off all my bills! I retired in Oct after my 63rd birthday and never looked back.
Thanks for sharing your story. I can relate and agree. I enjoy time much more than money. At age 18 in a motorcycle accident I had head injury. By age 30 I started having seizures. I was blessed and able to continue working and retired at 62. Doing great now living at a slow pace and enjoying every day to its fullest.
Thanks for sharing your story. I've lost several friends to cancer. And the older we get, the more it happens. One of my co-workers said he always figured I'd work until I was 70, to get the max soc sec, cuz I'm so frugal . I laughed and said "I'm frugal so I can retire NOW !!" at 65.... No one is promised tomorrow.
When we got the results of my first post treatment PET scan, we cried. Dr said I had no detectable cancer from my eyes to my thighs. Like you said there is no feeling like it. My wife and I just held each other, cried and thanked the Lord. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your very personal reason Buzz! I am learning as much as I can about retirement because I want to have my husband retire before the recommend age of 67. It takes a a lot of guts to retire at an ‘early’ age. I have been speaking with my aunt years ago and based on what she was telling me, I was nudging her to have her husband retire before he is 65. Fast forward to last year, he died before he retired at 62 after he spent a year in the hospital.
I'm 57 and have already had skin cancer. 20 years in the military, exposed to all kinds of BS. Counting the days until I have something go wrong. Trying to live every day to the fullest.
Same here. I’ve lost three close military brothers to cancer and so far it hasn’t hit me yet. FYI the VA has started a program with a company that will test for about 30 types of cancer
Sorry to hear about the cancer Buzz , one of my younger brothers back in the homeland (Ireland) is fighting prostate cancer at the moment. He's a year younger than me 62 . Would be really rough to lose a brother. Thanks for the content.
Hey Buzz. You are what I want from youtube. A real guy speaking his heart. I’m 18 years behind ya, but we speak the same language. I hope you continue to have a good time in retirement and keep talking to us, brother.
I’m so sorry about your daughter. The trauma must have overwhelmed you, your wife and family. It’s not something you ever recover from. You just learn to live with it. We lost our 31 year old nephew suddenly (motorcycle accident) in May of 2022. 11 days later my husband found his 62 year old brother deceased on the floor in his home.(heart attack) 2 months later I was diagnosed with urinary tract cancer. 2022 absolutely stunk. My cancer is under control but the constant monitoring takes a toll. All of these events have caused my husband and me to reevaluate and he has decided to retire this April at age 62 1/2 and start collecting his SS. (I’m already retired and on SS) We have so much we want to do and see while we are still able to. God Bless you Buzz. Keep the videos coming!
Wow! I know I'm not the only one with life issues. I'm truly sorry for the events you described and I hope you keep getting better and better! Thank you for your kind words. Buzz
Good chat. I worked with many people who had zero plan about retiring. They just wanted out of there. I planned, studied, wrote down the reasons for when that day or opportunity might come years in advance. Then it did and it was still a challenge and seemed like it was happening to someone else. I guess its called surreal. Two weeks before I walked out the door for the last time my father passed away. He was not in the best of heath but never the less it was sudden and unexpected. You never know what curve balls life is going to toss at you. Keep it simple, enjoy the moments . Glad your doing well.
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you did the planning way up front. Sorry about your father. You're right, the curve balls come out of the blue sometimes. Just gotta keep moving forward. Bob
Liked and subscribed. Let's get this guy some UA-cam income. Buzz, I'm 58 and trying to figure out the retirement thing. Really appreciate your channel and want to offer my condolences on the loss of your daughter. Hang in there, man. Putting one foot in front of the other is all we can do. Cheers.
Oh gheesh, so sorry you have had to go through so much, and early 50's is just so young to deal with cancer. So glad you're doing well now. Enjoy your retirement to it's fullest.
Im turning 63 shortly, and have decided to retire in March. Like you, Im debt free, except my house, which us at 2.7 %, and has less than 10 years left. I hate my job, and dont want to deal with corporate drama any longer my Dad just passed at age 93. That hss convinced me to retire now, while my health is good. Who knows how long that will last? By the way, Im sorry about your daughter, and your personal cancer battle. Wishing you a long happy life.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! The way I look at, we retire young, so to speak, and we can take a part time job if necessary. Good luck to you! Buzz
@@BuzzRetirementGarage EXACTLY. I'm a Firearms Instructor, and been doing it as a volunteer for the last 10 years. Now I can probably get a job teaching part time and make $40/hour.
I had a profound loss like you and your wife a few years ago. It absolutely changed me on a soul level. It's like I can't experience joy anymore. I don't laugh easily. I will notice something is funny, but can't reach the physical laughter. I cry easier. I try very hard to recite positive things that I am grateful for. Stuff like that in which I never had to make effort before. I like your outlook that you might not always feel the depression that you feel now. It's true, the only constant in life is change. I guess being physically older doesn't help. The weird aches and pains that can spring up for doing ordinary things is humbling.
Thank you for the honesty. I've had several friends and family around my age pass in the last year. Both my grandfathers and my dad all passed in their early 60's. I'm in good health, so I want out of the factory before I get too much older. My Fidelity guy says I can financially do it, so I'm retiring when I turn 62 in 2 years. It's cold too, here in the Dayton area....
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you're talking to an advisor and using their recommendations as part of your retirement strategy. You'll be thinking more and more about retirement over the next two years. Good luck! Bob
I'm not actually surprised that you got such a positive/loving response to your video as I think that nearly anyone can feel for others in that or other situations that they pray they will never have to face. Also in spite of the negativity that the media and whatever else try to push there are a lot of very good people out there and most will help where they can. We have had a young family member go through a very nasty medical episode recently and the way people just pitched in and helped where they could was heartwarming. Your comment on time is right on the mark imo, it's the one thing that we all have that's not guaranteed but most of us seem to not consider it so it just passes by unnoticed. My view on having money/resources is that they just give you time/choices that you may not have if you don't have them. Good to hear that you're clear and that you got the time to now enjoy your life or live how you choose. Cheers.
I am dealing with prostate cancer I have gone through 28 rounds of radiation and I’m have way the ADT (Lupron) shots. Still working plan to work until 65 I’ll be 63 this June. I willing would like to retire sooner than later but don’t think I can. I will rethink it through. The things you said about family grandkids hobbies just slowing down and enjoying life sounds so wonderful. I’m glad you’re able to do those things. Thanks for being so transparent with your life. God Bless
Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you well. The unknown is always the hardest for me. I'm hoping the next couple years go quickly and by then the troubles will be behind you. Stay in touch! Buzz
Buzz, your content is so compelling and real. I guess that's because you are, too! Keep it up. It's not the number of subscribers you get (and you will get them!) but how you are touching the ones you have.
In the later part of my 40s with a few sons... and... I cannot even fathom losing one's own child. They say there is no pain worse. May God bless her soul ... and God speed to you as well.
So sorry to hear about your daughter. 4 good reasons to retire. About 15 years ago I retired from a technician job after 31 years, but I was also teaching my craft nights at a community college. I loved teaching & the students, but the administration changed went nuts & sucked the life out of everything. I learned I had taught long enough I could retire right then or later if I wanted too. Then my fav nephew died at 18.5 yo unexpectedly. That did it, I retired a 2nd time because as they say, “Life is short!”
I have to tell you I admire people who educate others. They never get the proper credit so thank you! I'm sorry to read about your nephew. So darn young. Glad you made it to retirement! Buzz
Just want to say I enjoy your video I wish you all the best going forward I'm getting close to 63 my job is going to end in May contemplating retiring in good health go to my doctor's hope I have some good time left I stay active golf exercise gym family history is pretty good will start taking social security at 63 1/2 good luck on this journey good health to you thanks for the video
I'm going back to watch videos prior to me finding your channel. Thank you for sharing from your heart. I was sad to hear about the loss of your daughter and your bout with cancer, however, those are some of the things that help put things into perspective when considering retirement planning so I appreciate you sharing them. I wish you many happy healthy years to enjoy life.
I've been watching your channel periodically and just ran into this one tonight. A few responses. First, I retired in March of 2021 the day after my 62nd birthday. Like the friend that you mentioned, my older sister was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 45. Although she did every treatment offered, she eventually passed away two months shy of her 50th birthday. My father-in-law was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 60 and later, 2X with colon cancer but 31 years later, he's still up and about. On November 19th, 2010, my eldest son, who was in the process of attending the Columbus PD academy was found deceased on the floor of his bedroom in an apartment that he shared with his best friend. He was 27 years old, and cause of death was an aortic dissection. I survived a pedestrian run in with a vehicle on a Saturday evening on12/17/2022 in downtown Cleveland. A few years younger and a step or two faster, I'd most likely been a fatality. Thank God for the aging process. So, like you and your family, life has thrown my wife and I a few curve balls. My wife and I have a remaining son, who just turned 34. He along with my beautiful daughter-in-law have given us two granddaughters (5/13/21 and 7/6/23) and like you, we want to continue on with life for them. A bit of good news, my Medicare kicked in on 3/1/24 and I turn 65 on 3/24. Good luck to your family and you and hope to continue watching and subscribing to your channel.
Thank you very much for your comment. One of the questions we ask is, "why us?" Then when I read stories like yours the answer becomes clear that it's not just us but many people go through some tough times. That thought process has helped us to get through our tragedies. I'm sorry to read about your sister and son. I'm glad that your FIL is hanging in there. Tomorrow is promised to no one and you and I have to go day by day. Stay in touch my friend. Buzz
You have such a wonderful way of sharing your story and advice. Feels like I’m having a conversation with a friend, not listening to some guy on UA-cam.
👍 if you can retire early, do it!! You can always work part time on retirement, you’re allowed to keep all of your income up to a certain point and then for every little bit you make, the government takes a small portion, like every two dollars you make they take a dollar. For people who say oh I’m going to wait till I’m 70 for close to it, before I retire. Well, your health could be a lot less healthy at 70 then it will be at 60 or 62! The older you get the harder to do the things that you want to do when you’re old! Retire early if you set yourself up, have everything paid for. Don’t just sit in a chair, go and enjoy your retirement !! My husband waited for retirement. He couldn’t wait. We had plans taken off, things to do ,places to see. Exactly 6.5 months before he was to retire, he went to the doctor due to some health issues, then within two hours he received a call back from the doctor saying, we believe you have cancer! Pancreatic cancer, at age 62 😢. He lived 18 months after his diagnosis.😢 he’s been gone seven years next month😢 Go and enjoy your time that you worked so hard for.👍
Thank you for commenting. I advocate for retiring as soon as you're financially able. Problem is, what does financially able mean? $200,000 in savings or $2,000,000? With my cancer diagnosis 10 years ago and my daughter passing from cancer in 2020, for me, retiring with minimal savings works. I'd rather have the time than the money. Fortunately, after 7 months of retirement, my bank account is still the same. I am sorry to read about your husband. Sometimes things don't seem fair. Best wishes to you! Buzz
Buzz, I appreciate your heartfelt thoughts and comments. Your message is an important one. We never know what tomorrow will bring. Thank you for your openness.
Thanks for sharing. I commented on your last video and said that we also lost our 28-year-old daughter in 2022 to brain cancer. Now it seems that we have something else in common… about a year after my daughter’s death, my wife was diagnosed with B cell Lymphoma. Ironically she is an oncology nurse who specializes in blood cancers (lymphoma, multiple myeloma and leukemia) so you could say that “she knows too much”. She has had immunotherapy and is doing well, but there’s always that dark cloud overhead as you approach your next scan. Her next PET is the end of February. We are both 58 but this has been our motivation to move more quickly into retirement or semi-retirement while we can enjoy it. We are people of Faith so that is what sustains us in good times and in the valley. Best of health and retirement to you.
Wow......I feel so bad after reading this. It just doesn't seem fair. There has to be a limit to the pain that we must endure. I pray that your wife gets through this issue. I guess it's good that she's an oncology nurse. There will be no surprises. Hope her spirits are high. When the doctor read me my ultrasound results telling me about the mass on my left side, I had already prepared my mind for the worst so I paused, thought about it, then pulled out my pocket knife and said "let's cut it out right now!". Humor is what got me through it all. Stay in touch please. Buzz
Thanks for sharing your story. I am on the other side or your story, and it helps to see people that benefit from all the treatments and tests we put them through. After 30 years in the profession, it becomes routine, but I need the reminder that every case is a person going through the most stressful time in their life. So glad you are doing well. So sorry to hear about your daughter.
Yes thanks for sharing money isn’t everything but you do have to have enough to survive and pay your bills at least in the world we live in today. My husband passed away at 56. It was a boating accident and my grandson passed away at 16 he had an asthma attack and died that day. We were going to pick him up for his doctors appointment, so I know sadness like you said about your daughter so sorry for your great loss hearing my grandson say grandma, please help me and you could hardly breathe. He had a seizure in the car and the story is too sad. He died that day we expected him to live, tomorrow is not promised we have courage and hope faith without any of those couldn’t survive the hope is in John 5:28:29 Thanks for sharing your story. I hope your wife too as well and your other daughter is doing OK. Love from South Dakota.❤
I shared your words with my wife and we are both sad to hear about your husband and grandson. I know we will see them again someday. Thank you and I pray that your future finds peace. Buzz
Thanks for sharing Buzz. I am looking for a date to re-retire (1st time was in 2021 but went back to work in 2022). You’re 100% correct. None of us are promised tomorrow…
I’m sure you’re aware that your little chats are helping many people. Life is great. But as you already know, at times things come along that suddenly disrupt our plans and then attempts to crush our dreams and destroy our happiness. Cancer is a terrible, heartbreaking disease and I’m glad to hear you beat it. I lost my wife young to cancer. She was diagnosed in 2010, three years before our long planned retirement and big move down south to the land of palm trees and sandy beaches. She was however able to enjoy that dream for a short time before she had to go. That was 2015 and I’m still going because that’s what she wanted me to do. Also, sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I lost my youngest sister unexpectedly at the age of 29. I saw how that affected my parents and my family. But we went on because we had to. Enjoy your retirement. My advice as a season pro is to take up the hobby of taking care of yourself! Personally I find it great for the body and the mind. Now that we have all this time it can be put to good use focusing on us! We can eat healthier and exercise because there are no excuses of not enough time, a busy work schedule, and other distractions. Stay warm!
I love your kind thoughts and I'm so sorry to read about your wife. That's so hard. We'll keep moving forward and improve whenever we can to make the journey a good one. Take care my friend. Buzz
Thanks for sharing. I’m happy you are well and sorry about your loss. I’m 63 and tentatively planning to retire at 65 and take SS at 67. But I keep hearing the same message like you give. Life is unpredictable. In my case, my career is winding down and I want to spend time with my wife who is nearing 70. PS. Your show about astronomy hit me. I was into that big 20 years ago and thinking of getting back into it.
Thank you for commenting. Everyone has different situations and there is no right answer as to when it's time to retire. I think you'll know when the time is right. Yes, get another scope! Let me know what you get when you do. Buzz
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. May peace be with you. I, too, was diagnosed with Small B cell lymphoma several years ago in my mid-50s. I was allergic to chemotherapy, but fortunately, I am able to take an immunability capsule daily. It will be for the rest of my life. Fortunately, there are no side effects. I occasionally think of my mortality due to the treatments, and I believe I will be truly blessed to see my mid-70s. I will take my ss at 62 and retire at 60.5 in June 2025. I am only waiting until then to maintain my current health insurance before Medicare at 65. Your comment about family parties hit a strong chord. At one time, both my parents, one of my sisters, a nephew and niece, would be at my Halloween party. They are all gone. I want to spend as much time with the rest of the family and my grandbabies as possible. Though I may miss my job, the family is way more important. By retirement, my bills will be paid, and I will be good financially, so I am not concerned. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for your kind thoughts. I'm glad the capsules are doing what they're supposed to be doing. Our thoughts and perspectives on life seem to be aligned. I wish you well! Stay in touch. Buzz
All your thoughts and logical thinking make good sense. Money/expenses can be managed, but we cannot get time back, and health is a blessing to enjoy as long as we can. Work is trading valuable time for money and in the end no one will really say wish spend more time at work.
God bless brother, from Scotland. I an 64 this year, I lost my elder brother in 1979, my father in 1985, mother a couple of years later, my older sister a few years later again, then 25 years ago my ex wife ran of with my two children that I havent seen since, ans just lats year my nephew ( my dead brothers son) rook his life on Christmas day, so brother l can certainly see where you are coming from, stay strong.
Thank you for your comment. Your life has had a few twists and turns. Some things we expect but some things we just don't see coming and that's the tough part. In all, we keep moving forward. Best wishes to you in Scotland! Buzz
Best wishes for continued health! I was diagnosed in 2009 at 41 with stage 4 cancer. This is why I plan to retire in 4 1/2 years at 60! My condolences to you and your family on your loss. ❤ I'm glad I found your channel. I'm nervous to retire as a divorced female so your videos are helpful!
Buzz your genuine ability to put yourself out here and to share your heart is so wonderful, your talks with us have meant a lot to me as I have similar situations and story's. I want to tell you how wonderful it is that you made it thru the cancer and came out the other side and to want to go live your life and not to be a slave to the grind any longer. You are an amazing man, and I am so glad to be able to view your videos. Congratulations on the growth of the channel. I hope you continue to share your retirement with us for a long while : ) Be well and God bless!
Awww you must be one of my family members! Regardless, thank you for your kind words! I really do appreciate it. Feel free to tell me what content you'd like to see. Buzz
Im mid-40’s, plan to retire@ 65 unless I encounter similar situations as you. If either my or my loved ones encounter life changing events Ill adjust accordingly. Until then Im waiting to find that BIG payday $$$ thatll let me retire tomorrow!!! 🧞♂️ 👩❤️💋👨 🧞 👩👩👧👦 🧞♀️🤴
Buzz, Sad to hear about the loss of your daughter and happy that you are cancer free. I wish you and your wife many decades of happy retirement years! It is time to enjoy life.
Hi Buzz. Thanks for being you and sharing your story, it was very heart felt and makes total sense for you to retire early! Go out and live the best life you can live!! Congrats on getting over the 10 year mark! You've got this!!! I had a scare with melanoma back in 2012, but I caught it extremely early as it was literally the size of a pin head, but it didn't look normal to me, so I went in to get it checked), I was lucky as it hadn't even gone through the derma yet, although I continued twice/yr derm checks for 10 years and then got the all clear at 10 years and now just go once a year for a mole check. Just a reminder to everyone to check your moles/skin etc. and get a yearly derm exam. It literally takes 10 min. and could save your life!
Thank you for your comment!. Before I retired I went to the dermatologist to get a complete check up. Everything I had on my body was not an issue except for a small mark on my nose. He froze it and told me to keep an eye on it. I'll be going once a year for sure! Buzz
Thanks for sharing your story. It reminds me of something I heard a while back, ‘we have two lives, the 2nd one begins when we realize we only have one’. I admire your courage and positive attitude.
Hi Buzz. Very much enjoy your talk about aging and retirement. Though my reasons were different, I chose to retire at age 58. Now, seven years later, my wife and I can’t believe how fast the time has passed. We really enjoy living life at our own pace and the quality time we can now spend with our kids and grand’s, family and friends. Life is a constant balance of health, finances, etc., but no regrets in our house. Best wishes from you Michigan neighbor.
Thank you for your comment! The time does seem to fly and it's only been four months for me. I'm glad you stopped by and enjoy your 2024. Go Lions!! Buzz
It’s difficult to know what to say. Your video brought so many emotions. Life events can be so random sometimes, and I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. That must be tougher than anything to have to bear. Myself, I’ve been very lucky. I had a non cancerous brain tumour back in 2000, but it would have been inoperable had I been born just 5 years earlier. Improved surgical technology and stunning skills of doctors and nurses means I’m still here. It really hit me when you described that feeling of the letter after 10 year follow up, I felt exactly the same. Retiring and growing old is like winning the lottery I think. Time and health is so important, so retire as early as possible and enjoy time and experiences.
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad to read that you've made it through such tough circumstances. It's true, what they can do in medicine today has has helped people survive when decades ago there would have been no hope. I'm enjoying my retirement and I hope I get a few years in. Have a good 2024. Buzz
During 2021 and covid we had to deal with cancer in my daughter. The treatment was horrible and that alone almost finished her. It was a tumor in her upper thigh and with surgery It eliminated one of the main muscles in her leg. She had a hard time walking for a while. By the grace of the good lord she doing fine now. They keep an eye on her but so far so good. I cant imagine the loss you feel. On a side note My wifes mother was from your city and she was Polish too. Small world. She was a Jaworski. My best to you and yours going forward. You deserve it.
I'm glad to read that your your daughter is doing well considering the obstacles that she faced. A good outcome makes me happy. Last year I stopped at Jaworski meats and purchased czernina. I don't eat it but my wife does! Have a good 2024. Buzz
I’m sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine. I am 58 and am panicking about. Retirement, it seems there are so many video’s out there about needing a million dollars to retire, I will not reach that in any way. My husband has been on disability since 2009 so I have been the main bread winner and it’s been tough. I live in Canada so we get Canadian pension plan and old age security which do help. You hit the nail on the head, the older I get the more I realize what is important to me, which is spending time with my son and grandchildren and when I travel seeing places I have never seen before. Thanks for making these video’s, take care.
Thank you for commenting! I do have a video, two actually, that show my income versus expenses. My crazy goal was to retire and see if we could make it on Social Security only. Our savings isn't too high so we would use it only for emergency and vacation. The next few months will tell! Best wishes to you! Buzz
Thank you for this, I'm hoping to retire in the next year and a half and hearing your story helps to give perspective on what is really important in life.
Thank you for sharing! My wife is a breast cancer survivor, she's doing well. I think the only thing that we can do is to keep following it up. Try to catch it in earlier stage. Enjoy your retirement, doing what you love, fishing, working on your hobbies, searching the wonders of the world.
Wow , what a heart felt message good to hear. You heart and mind is definitely in the right place. Your calm demeanor heart felt talk has to touch all of us seniors and make us think about our own experiences and have empathy for each other. Once I reached a certain age of mental maturity maybe in my late 30’s or very early 40’s something sank into my head. Don’t judge people , remember this could be a horrible day they are having for any number of reasons and just being nice to them or smiling could be the exact medicine they needed and God may have put you there at that spot for a reason. To make a difference in their miserable day. People being nice to me and understanding anytime I was going through a tough spot were the best gifts I ever got. The death thing hits us all when we live long enough and the losing a child I know to from experience takes that deep innocent joy and excitement out of our heart at least mine it did. Still got happy and enjoy life and moments of joy but that damn scar is there. But my faith never stopped, it was an angry faith for a period of time and a faith I had to take a short break from. I didn’t blame God but I sure didn’t or don’t understand but that’s ok too coz then I recenter and admit I don’t have to understand nor do I have control over it. So I do what we are supposed to do put it on His shoulders they are strong not mine. Agree wholeheartedly with everything you said here. When we lose a loved one once we go thru the normal grief process and if we have our memories that were important and when out of the blue we are doing something and bang they pop up in our thoughts I believe it’s Gods intervention and their spirit touching our souls saying hey I’m here enjoying this with you or I’m just here to comfort you watching over you or something I don’t know 😂that’s just the feeling I get. I just say thank You Jesus, that’s it simple. The peace I got just before retirement once I knew my “ number financially “ that ok I can enjoy this life as a healthy enough person in senior years , I’m good , I had enough. Nice caring people are awesome and there are many at work but the others and there were few, could make the day a challenge, when it didn’t have to be. And we are forced to deal with them on a daily basis . So another reason to be excited to retire. Life is as good as we wanna make it. I think Abe Lincoln said this. And it’s good. Thanks Buzz this a good video. God bless you and your family from the bottom of my heart. 1/4 polish here 😂.
Wow! Beautiful words and everything you said I feel parallel to you. It's like you're my mirror image with thought processes. Thank you so much and I wish you well. Stay in touch please! Buzz
Thank you for sharing your story. First time I saw your video. I'm 64 married with 2 married Daughters and 2 Grandsons. I will be retiring in the Fall. Wishing you the best in your retirement.
Thank you for watching! I'm four months into retirement and loving every minute. Enjoy your family and let us know when you officially retire. Have a good 2024. Buzz
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I just came across your Retirement garage a few days ago. I did comment on the last video. To lose some close in your family is very hard to deal with moving forward. To lose a daughter has to be very tuff. In my 74 years of living the one that is a constant. There are no guarantees. So enjoy every day.
I am sorry for your loss. I cant imagine what you have and still are going through. I retired at 58 but did go back to another job for 4 years. I retired, again, last March. I will still do some things here and there. My wife and I are in insurance so we can do some PT jobs from time to time so we can stay busy. God bless
Sorry to hear about what you’ve had to go through and the death of your daughter. You did the right thing by paying off all your bills before you retired. Your reasons for retiring at 63 makes good sense. Everyone’s situations are different and you need to do what’s best for you at that time. You just have to live with in your means and not take on any new big debt. Inflation can become an issue that you may have to think about before making a big purchase like a new car. I myself retired when I was 51 yrs. old because I could. I wanted to enjoy life before I got old. I was able to spend a lot of time with my kids and grandkids and participate in their sports and travel teams. We also vacationed all over the country and did what ever we wanted to. The one thing I did different than those that want to take their SS early at 62, I went back to work part time at 62. I had already been off work for 11 yrs. and knew because I hadn’t been contributing to SS for the 11 yrs. I was only going get $1,500 a month because of the way they calculated how much you will get. Since I actually loved what I did for a living I went back for 4 yrs. Until I was 66 yrs. old then I took the SS and got $2,300 a month, $800 more than if I would have taken it at 62 , plus I made $160,000 working. The reason I really did that is because if I die before my wife does she will get my SS which is a lot more than her’s. I’ve been collecting it since 2018 and now after Medicare deduction my SS check is $2800 a month.
You did great! I congratulate you. It's always great to read about people who knew what they wanted and went after it. And, best of all, they can change course anytime, like you did when you went back to work. I appreciate you commenting and I wish you well in 2024! Buzz
Thank you for this video. I am glad you are doing well, and I think you made a wise decision. I hope you can enjoy your time and do the things that make you happy.
This evening I came across your video and subscribed to your channel. It's truly inspirational to see someone open up with such honesty and courage about the loss of your daughter and your battle with cancer. Your willingness to share such deeply personal experiences not only fosters connection but also offers solace and strength to others facing similar challenges. Thank you.
Buzz, just found your channel and, like you, there a number of retirement channels I follow. You and I are basically the same age (turning 64 on St. Patrick’s Day 😊). My plan is for my wife and I to retire when she turns 65 in July 2025. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you for watching! I'm four months into retirement now and just turned 64 last week. So far the time is flying. Winter has me slowed down a bit but I'll be working the garden very soon. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Buzz
I am soooo sorry for your loss of your daughter from the bottom of my heart. I cannot imagine your pain. You will see her soon as she is waiting for you
Hey Buzz, my hats off to you to share something personal like this which can help so many other people. Glad you’re cancer free 10 years later free …congratulations. My mother-in-law had Carsonoid cancer and she lived to be 96 1/2.
Thank you for sharing all of your experiences. I'm really enjoying all of your ideas and insights when it comes to retiring. I keep rattling ideas in my head of if and when to retire and these videos make me think outside the box. Thanks again and best wishes!
Your head and heart will give you direction on when to retire. All the video authors that I watched helped me think about different things. Best of luck! Buzz
I am worried about inflation. The fact that they tell us we have 3% inflation. When it's more like twenty percent. that in itself makes me think I dont have enough cash to retire.
My wife has had cancer in 2007, 2015 & 2023 and she is still with me. She is 77 and still going strong.
Excellent! Love reading this. I know you're a great caregiver too! Good luck my friend! Buzz
I started listening to your channel right before Christmas. No words to express the loss of your daughter. My daughter was killed by drunk driver a year ago, she was 27. I have been struggling since losing her and my job has been my lifeline keeping me busy, I will turn 64 this year. This video compelling me to retire by next March. Appreciate you keeping it real.
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your daughter. Especially by some asshole drunk driver. I hope the driver got what's coming to him/her. Just remember we will see our girls again. One day at a time and you and I just keep moving forward. 🙏. Buzz
I'm sorry for both your guys losses. I don't have kids myself but I cant imagine how hard it must be! God Bless you both!
Sorry for such a loss. Not funny. My brother is dead 38 yrs now. Sadness doesnt really get better but life sure moves on
I'm so sorry to both of you. it's so hard to lose a child, my mother lost a son who was 26. it was very difficult for her. 🤍
I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughters
Buzz, your sincerity and humanity really shines through here. I think your retirement was a good call. You can be more active and really take better care of yourself.
Thank you. Now I just have to keep my butt off the couch! Lol. Buzz
Thanks for sharing, sorry to hear of your daughter passing, GodBless you.
I have low grade prostrate cancer, I’m retiring at 64. Time to live!
Thank you for your kind comment. I hope you heal quickly. Time to live is right! Buzz
You're a good man Buzz. Keep doing what you do and good luck.
Thank you for your kind comment. Buzz
Thanks for sharing your story. It's not so different from my own. I was fortunate to have a great job with great bosses for 20 years. As I turned 63 that all changed. Company leadership changed (for the worse). I went to the hospital with a very bad case of covid and survived by what I truly believe was the power of prayer. I then received notice my employer wanted to pay out my pension immediately in a lump sum, just as I had payed off all my bills! I retired in Oct after my 63rd birthday and never looked back.
Congratulations on beating COVID! Looks like things are going your way. Have a good 2024. Buzz
Congratulations on your long-term survivorship!
Thank you. Feeling good! Being stree free in retirement helps a lot too. Bob
Thanks for sharing your story. I can relate and agree. I enjoy time much more than money.
At age 18 in a motorcycle accident I had head injury. By age 30 I started having seizures. I was blessed and able to continue working and retired at 62. Doing great now living at a slow pace and enjoying every day to its fullest.
Glad you made it through. Congratulations on your retirement. Bob
Good. Keep. It. Up
Thanks for sharing your story. I've lost several friends to cancer. And the older we get, the more it happens. One of my co-workers said he always figured I'd work until I was 70, to get the max soc sec, cuz I'm so frugal . I laughed and said "I'm frugal so I can retire NOW !!" at 65.... No one is promised tomorrow.
That's right. No promise of tomorrow. Enjoy while you can!
And you don't have to work until 70 to collect at 70 and get the max.
When we got the results of my first post treatment PET scan, we cried. Dr said I had no detectable cancer from my eyes to my thighs. Like you said there is no feeling like it. My wife and I just held each other, cried and thanked the Lord. Thank you for sharing.
You know that feeling! Congratulations on getting through everything! Have a great 2024. Buzz
Thank you for sharing your very personal reason Buzz! I am learning as much as I can about retirement because I want to have my husband retire before the recommend age of 67. It takes a a lot of guts to retire at an ‘early’ age. I have been speaking with my aunt years ago and based on what she was telling me, I was nudging her to have her husband retire before he is 65. Fast forward to last year, he died before he retired at 62 after he spent a year in the hospital.
That's a sad story to read but it does happen. On the other hand, my wife's father passed last December at 96. You just never know. Buzz
I'm 57 and have already had skin cancer. 20 years in the military, exposed to all kinds of BS. Counting the days until I have something go wrong. Trying to live every day to the fullest.
Same here. I’ve lost three close military brothers to cancer and so far it hasn’t hit me yet. FYI the VA has started a program with a company that will test for about 30 types of cancer
Thanks for sharing. I just learned one hour ago that another friend passed today with cancer. Just retired at 65. Dennis
Sorry to have to read that. You just never know do you? Hope you're doing well. Buzz
Fully understand your decision to retire when you did. I think most of us would've done the same. Good luck and stay healthy.
Thank you. You never know how many sunrises you're blessed with. Have a good 2024. Bob
Sorry to hear about the cancer Buzz , one of my younger brothers back in the homeland (Ireland) is fighting prostate cancer at the moment. He's a year younger than me 62 . Would be really rough to lose a brother. Thanks for the content.
Sorry to read about your brother. I'm hoping he gets through it! Bob
Hey Buzz. You are what I want from youtube. A real guy speaking his heart. I’m 18 years behind ya, but we speak the same language. I hope you continue to have a good time in retirement and keep talking to us, brother.
Thank you for commenting and I appreciate your kind words. Have a good 2024! Buzz
I’m so sorry about your daughter. The trauma must have overwhelmed you, your wife and family. It’s not something you ever recover from. You just learn to live with it. We lost our 31 year old nephew suddenly (motorcycle accident) in May of 2022. 11 days later my husband found his 62 year old brother deceased on the floor in his home.(heart attack) 2 months later I was diagnosed with urinary tract cancer. 2022 absolutely stunk. My cancer is under control but the constant monitoring takes a toll. All of these events have caused my husband and me to reevaluate and he has decided to retire this April at age 62 1/2 and start collecting his SS. (I’m already retired and on SS) We have so much we want to do and see while we are still able to. God Bless you Buzz. Keep the videos coming!
Wow! I know I'm not the only one with life issues. I'm truly sorry for the events you described and I hope you keep getting better and better! Thank you for your kind words. Buzz
Good chat. I worked with many people who had zero plan about retiring. They just wanted out of there. I planned, studied, wrote down the reasons for when that day or opportunity might come years in advance. Then it did and it was still a challenge and seemed like it was happening to someone else. I guess its called surreal. Two weeks before I walked out the door for the last time my father passed away. He was not in the best of heath but never the less it was sudden and unexpected. You never know what curve balls life is going to toss at you. Keep it simple, enjoy the moments . Glad your doing well.
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you did the planning way up front. Sorry about your father. You're right, the curve balls come out of the blue sometimes. Just gotta keep moving forward. Bob
Liked and subscribed. Let's get this guy some UA-cam income.
Buzz, I'm 58 and trying to figure out the retirement thing. Really appreciate your channel and want to offer my condolences on the loss of your daughter.
Hang in there, man. Putting one foot in front of the other is all we can do.
Cheers.
Thank you for watching and subscribing! I appreciate your kind words. Let us know when you get to the sweet years of retirement! Buzz
I'm sorry for your experience, hope you live a long time
That makes two of us! Buzz
Oh gheesh, so sorry you have had to go through so much, and early 50's is just so young to deal with cancer. So glad you're doing well now. Enjoy your retirement to it's fullest.
Thank you so much! Bob
Im turning 63 shortly, and have decided to retire in March. Like you, Im debt free, except my house, which us at 2.7 %, and has less than 10 years left. I hate my job, and dont want to deal with corporate drama any longer my Dad just passed at age 93. That hss convinced me to retire now, while my health is good. Who knows how long that will last?
By the way, Im sorry about your daughter, and your personal cancer battle. Wishing you a long happy life.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! The way I look at, we retire young, so to speak, and we can take a part time job if necessary. Good luck to you! Buzz
@@BuzzRetirementGarage EXACTLY. I'm a Firearms Instructor, and been doing it as a volunteer for the last 10 years. Now I can probably get a job teaching part time and make $40/hour.
I had a profound loss like you and your wife a few years ago. It absolutely changed me on a soul level. It's like I can't experience joy anymore. I don't laugh easily. I will notice something is funny, but can't reach the physical laughter. I cry easier. I try very hard to recite positive things that I am grateful for. Stuff like that in which I never had to make effort before. I like your outlook that you might not always feel the depression that you feel now. It's true, the only constant in life is change. I guess being physically older doesn't help. The weird aches and pains that can spring up for doing ordinary things is humbling.
Thank you for sharing. They say time heals. It doesn't. It only fills the ever present pain. I wish you well. Buzz
Thank you for the honesty. I've had several friends and family around my age pass in the last year. Both my grandfathers and my dad all passed in their early 60's. I'm in good health, so I want out of the factory before I get too much older. My Fidelity guy says I can financially do it, so I'm retiring when I turn 62 in 2 years. It's cold too, here in the Dayton area....
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you're talking to an advisor and using their recommendations as part of your retirement strategy. You'll be thinking more and more about retirement over the next two years. Good luck! Bob
I'm not actually surprised that you got such a positive/loving response to your video as I think that nearly anyone can feel for others in that or other situations that they pray they will never have to face. Also in spite of the negativity that the media and whatever else try to push there are a lot of very good people out there and most will help where they can.
We have had a young family member go through a very nasty medical episode recently and the way people just pitched in and helped where they could was heartwarming.
Your comment on time is right on the mark imo, it's the one thing that we all have that's not guaranteed but most of us seem to not consider it so it just passes by unnoticed.
My view on having money/resources is that they just give you time/choices that you may not have if you don't have them.
Good to hear that you're clear and that you got the time to now enjoy your life or live how you choose.
Cheers.
Very good comment. I hope you're family member gets through whatever the issue is. Have a good 2024. Bob
@@BuzzRetirementGarage Thank you.
I am dealing with prostate cancer I have gone through 28 rounds of radiation and I’m have way the ADT (Lupron) shots.
Still working plan to work until 65 I’ll be 63 this June.
I willing would like to retire sooner than later but don’t think I can. I will rethink it through.
The things you said about family grandkids hobbies just slowing down and enjoying life sounds so wonderful.
I’m glad you’re able to do those things.
Thanks for being so transparent with your life.
God Bless
Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you well. The unknown is always the hardest for me. I'm hoping the next couple years go quickly and by then the troubles will be behind you. Stay in touch! Buzz
Buzz, your content is so compelling and real. I guess that's because you are, too! Keep it up. It's not the number of subscribers you get (and you will get them!) but how you are touching the ones you have.
In the later part of my 40s with a few sons... and... I cannot even fathom losing one's own child. They say there is no pain worse. May God bless her soul ... and God speed to you as well.
Thank you for your kind words. Time doesn't fully heal but it certainly dulls the pain. Buzz
So sorry to hear about your daughter. 4 good reasons to retire.
About 15 years ago I retired from a technician job after 31 years, but I was also teaching my craft nights at a community college. I loved teaching & the students, but the administration changed went nuts & sucked the life out of everything. I learned I had taught long enough I could retire right then or later if I wanted too. Then my fav nephew died at 18.5 yo unexpectedly. That did it, I retired a 2nd time because as they say, “Life is short!”
I have to tell you I admire people who educate others. They never get the proper credit so thank you! I'm sorry to read about your nephew. So darn young. Glad you made it to retirement! Buzz
Just want to say I enjoy your video I wish you all the best going forward I'm getting close to 63 my job is going to end in May contemplating retiring in good health go to my doctor's hope I have some good time left I stay active golf exercise gym family history is pretty good will start taking social security at 63 1/2 good luck on this journey good health to you thanks for the video
I'm going back to watch videos prior to me finding your channel. Thank you for sharing from your heart. I was sad to hear about the loss of your daughter and your bout with cancer, however, those are some of the things that help put things into perspective when considering retirement planning so I appreciate you sharing them. I wish you many happy healthy years to enjoy life.
Thank you for your kind words. Everyone's life experiences contribute to the decision making process. Buzz
I've been watching your channel periodically and just ran into this one tonight. A few responses. First, I retired in March of 2021 the day after my 62nd birthday. Like the friend that you mentioned, my older sister was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 45. Although she did every treatment offered, she eventually passed away two months shy of her 50th birthday. My father-in-law was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 60 and later, 2X with colon cancer but 31 years later, he's still up and about. On November 19th, 2010, my eldest son, who was in the process of attending the Columbus PD academy was found deceased on the floor of his bedroom in an apartment that he shared with his best friend. He was 27 years old, and cause of death was an aortic dissection. I survived a pedestrian run in with a vehicle on a Saturday evening on12/17/2022 in downtown Cleveland. A few years younger and a step or two faster, I'd most likely been a fatality. Thank God for the aging process. So, like you and your family, life has thrown my wife and I a few curve balls. My wife and I have a remaining son, who just turned 34. He along with my beautiful daughter-in-law have given us two granddaughters (5/13/21 and 7/6/23) and like you, we want to continue on with life for them. A bit of good news, my Medicare kicked in on 3/1/24 and I turn 65 on 3/24. Good luck to your family and you and hope to continue watching and subscribing to your channel.
Thank you very much for your comment. One of the questions we ask is, "why us?" Then when I read stories like yours the answer becomes clear that it's not just us but many people go through some tough times. That thought process has helped us to get through our tragedies. I'm sorry to read about your sister and son. I'm glad that your FIL is hanging in there. Tomorrow is promised to no one and you and I have to go day by day. Stay in touch my friend. Buzz
You have such a wonderful way of sharing your story and advice. Feels like I’m having a conversation with a friend, not listening to some guy on UA-cam.
Thank you for watching and understanding me. Buzz
Thanks for sharing, your candor is appreciated (at least by me it is).
Thanks for watching! I appreciate you. Buzz
Well said. Makes me think how lucky I am. We each have to do what's right for us. Thank you. ❤ Oh, -2° with lots of snow here.
We certainly need to be thankful for what we have. Stay warm my friend! Bob
👍 if you can retire early, do it!! You can always work part time on retirement, you’re allowed to keep all of your income up to a certain point and then for every little bit you make, the government takes a small portion, like every two dollars you make they take a dollar.
For people who say oh I’m going to wait till I’m 70 for close to it, before I retire. Well, your health could be a lot less healthy at 70 then it will be at 60 or 62! The older you get the harder to do the things that you want to do when you’re old!
Retire early if you set yourself up, have everything paid for. Don’t just sit in a chair, go and enjoy your retirement !!
My husband waited for retirement. He couldn’t wait. We had plans taken off, things to do ,places to see. Exactly 6.5 months before he was to retire, he went to the doctor due to some health issues, then within two hours he received a call back from the doctor saying, we believe you have cancer! Pancreatic cancer, at age 62 😢. He lived 18 months after his diagnosis.😢 he’s been gone seven years next month😢
Go and enjoy your time that you worked so hard for.👍
Thank you for commenting. I advocate for retiring as soon as you're financially able. Problem is, what does financially able mean? $200,000 in savings or $2,000,000?
With my cancer diagnosis 10 years ago and my daughter passing from cancer in 2020, for me, retiring with minimal savings works. I'd rather have the time than the money.
Fortunately, after 7 months of retirement, my bank account is still the same.
I am sorry to read about your husband. Sometimes things don't seem fair.
Best wishes to you! Buzz
Good for you …..everyone has to make the decisions that apply to their situation. I am making 2024 my final work year for a couple of similar reasons.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! You're going to love it! Have a great 2024! Buzz
Buzz, I appreciate your heartfelt thoughts and comments. Your message is an important one. We never know what tomorrow will bring. Thank you for your openness.
Thanks for checking in out. Sometimes I wear my heart on my sleeve as they say. Buzz
Thanks for sharing. I commented on your last video and said that we also lost our 28-year-old daughter in 2022 to brain cancer. Now it seems that we have something else in common… about a year after my daughter’s death, my wife was diagnosed with B cell Lymphoma. Ironically she is an oncology nurse who specializes in blood cancers (lymphoma, multiple myeloma and leukemia) so you could say that “she knows too much”. She has had immunotherapy and is doing well, but there’s always that dark cloud overhead as you approach your next scan. Her next PET is the end of February. We are both 58 but this has been our motivation to move more quickly into retirement or semi-retirement while we can enjoy it. We are people of Faith so that is what sustains us in good times and in the valley. Best of health and retirement to you.
Wow......I feel so bad after reading this. It just doesn't seem fair. There has to be a limit to the pain that we must endure. I pray that your wife gets through this issue. I guess it's good that she's an oncology nurse. There will be no surprises. Hope her spirits are high. When the doctor read me my ultrasound results telling me about the mass on my left side, I had already prepared my mind for the worst so I paused, thought about it, then pulled out my pocket knife and said "let's cut it out right now!". Humor is what got me through it all. Stay in touch please. Buzz
Thanks for sharing your story. I am on the other side or your story, and it helps to see people that benefit from all the treatments and tests we put them through. After 30 years in the profession, it becomes routine, but I need the reminder that every case is a person going through the most stressful time in their life. So glad you are doing well. So sorry to hear about your daughter.
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it
Buzz
Yes thanks for sharing money isn’t everything but you do have to have enough to survive and pay your bills at least in the world we live in today. My husband passed away at 56. It was a boating accident and my grandson passed away at 16 he had an asthma attack and died that day. We were going to pick him up for his doctors appointment, so I know sadness like you said about your daughter so sorry for your great loss hearing my grandson say grandma, please help me and you could hardly breathe. He had a seizure in the car and the story is too sad. He died that day we expected him to live, tomorrow is not promised we have courage and hope faith without any of those couldn’t survive the hope is in John 5:28:29 Thanks for sharing your story. I hope your wife too as well and your other daughter is doing OK. Love from South Dakota.❤
I shared your words with my wife and we are both sad to hear about your husband and grandson. I know we will see them again someday. Thank you and I pray that your future finds peace. Buzz
Thanks for sharing Buzz. I am looking for a date to re-retire (1st time was in 2021 but went back to work in 2022). You’re 100% correct. None of us are promised tomorrow…
Let us know when you retire again. Buzz
Excellent reason ❤
One of many but for sure a big reason. Bob
I’m sure you’re aware that your little chats are helping many people. Life is great. But as you already know, at times things come along that suddenly disrupt our plans and then attempts to crush our dreams and destroy our happiness. Cancer is a terrible, heartbreaking disease and I’m glad to hear you beat it. I lost my wife young to cancer. She was diagnosed in 2010, three years before our long planned retirement and big move down south to the land of palm trees and sandy beaches. She was however able to enjoy that dream for a short time before she had to go. That was 2015 and I’m still going because that’s what she wanted me to do. Also, sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I lost my youngest sister unexpectedly at the age of 29. I saw how that affected my parents and my family. But we went on because we had to. Enjoy your retirement. My advice as a season pro is to take up the hobby of taking care of yourself! Personally I find it great for the body and the mind. Now that we have all this time it can be put to good use focusing on us! We can eat healthier and exercise because there are no excuses of not enough time, a busy work schedule, and other distractions. Stay warm!
I love your kind thoughts and I'm so sorry to read about your wife. That's so hard. We'll keep moving forward and improve whenever we can to make the journey a good one. Take care my friend. Buzz
Thanks for sharing. I’m happy you are well and sorry about your loss. I’m 63 and tentatively planning to retire at 65 and take SS at 67.
But I keep hearing the same message like you give. Life is unpredictable. In my case, my career is winding down and I want to spend time with my wife who is nearing 70.
PS. Your show about astronomy hit me. I was into that big 20 years ago and thinking of getting back into it.
Thank you for commenting. Everyone has different situations and there is no right answer as to when it's time to retire. I think you'll know when the time is right. Yes, get another scope! Let me know what you get when you do. Buzz
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. May peace be with you. I, too, was diagnosed with Small B cell lymphoma several years ago in my mid-50s. I was allergic to chemotherapy, but fortunately, I am able to take an immunability capsule daily. It will be for the rest of my life. Fortunately, there are no side effects. I occasionally think of my mortality due to the treatments, and I believe I will be truly blessed to see my mid-70s. I will take my ss at 62 and retire at 60.5 in June 2025. I am only waiting until then to maintain my current health insurance before Medicare at 65. Your comment about family parties hit a strong chord. At one time, both my parents, one of my sisters, a nephew and niece, would be at my Halloween party. They are all gone. I want to spend as much time with the rest of the family and my grandbabies as possible. Though I may miss my job, the family is way more important. By retirement, my bills will be paid, and I will be good financially, so I am not concerned. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for your kind thoughts. I'm glad the capsules are doing what they're supposed to be doing. Our thoughts and perspectives on life seem to be aligned. I wish you well! Stay in touch. Buzz
I retired 2 years ago will be 65 march never looked back my wife had cancer in 2014 her sister had the cancer you had last fall. Both doing fine.
Congratulations on your retirement. I smiled reading that your wife and sister in law are doing fine! Have a good 2024. Buzz
All your thoughts and logical thinking make good sense. Money/expenses can be managed, but we cannot get time back, and health is a blessing to enjoy as long as we can. Work is trading valuable time for money and in the end no one will really say wish spend more time at work.
Your words are wise. Everyone's situation is different but retire as soon as your able. Buzz
I am so sorry about your daughter. It is a loss that changes things forever.
Thank you!
God bless brother, from Scotland. I an 64 this year, I lost my elder brother in 1979, my father in 1985, mother a couple of years later, my older sister a few years later again, then 25 years ago my ex wife ran of with my two children that I havent seen since, ans just lats year my nephew ( my dead brothers son) rook his life on Christmas day, so brother l can certainly see where you are coming from, stay strong.
Thank you for your comment. Your life has had a few twists and turns. Some things we expect but some things we just don't see coming and that's the tough part. In all, we keep moving forward. Best wishes to you in Scotland! Buzz
So sorry you lost your daughter. I can't even imagine how painful that was for you.😢
Thank you! The passage of time has helped us heal. Buzz
Best wishes for continued health! I was diagnosed in 2009 at 41 with stage 4 cancer. This is why I plan to retire in 4 1/2 years at 60! My condolences to you and your family on your loss. ❤ I'm glad I found your channel. I'm nervous to retire as a divorced female so your videos are helpful!
Thank you for watching. You are doing well with your issue? Sure seems like it and that makes me happy! Stay in touch! Bob
Weather in Australia is just fine so long as you don't live in Queensland, land of excess rain and too hot! Thanks for sharing retirement thoughts.
No big snows or freezing temps? Lucky you!
Buzz your genuine ability to put yourself out here and to share your heart is so wonderful, your talks with us have meant a lot to me as I have similar situations and story's. I want to tell you how wonderful it is that you made it thru the cancer and came out the other side and to want to go live your life and not to be a slave to the grind any longer. You are an amazing man, and I am so glad to be able to view your videos. Congratulations on the growth of the channel. I hope you continue to share your retirement with us for a long while : ) Be well and God bless!
Awww you must be one of my family members! Regardless, thank you for your kind words! I really do appreciate it. Feel free to tell me what content you'd like to see. Buzz
Im mid-40’s, plan to retire@ 65 unless I encounter similar situations as you.
If either my or my loved ones encounter life changing events Ill adjust accordingly.
Until then Im waiting to find that BIG payday $$$ thatll let me retire tomorrow!!!
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Good luck on your future retirement! Buzz
Fantastic reasons Buzz……..yes I retired @591/2..………still working part time to keep active but love every minute of it. 🌵❤️
Congratulations to you on your retirement! Working part time surely isn't a bad thing. I'm still contemplating it. We'll see. Enjoy 2024! Buzz
My Grand Mother died of Ovarian cancer, Step Father from stomach cancer.......Cancer is a horrible disease!
Yes, it doesn't discriminate.
I'm glad to hear you are healthy,retired and enjoying everyday!We love your videos.
Thank you for watching! I appreciate your kind words. Buzz
Buzz, Sad to hear about the loss of your daughter and happy that you are cancer free. I wish you and your wife many decades of happy retirement years! It is time to enjoy life.
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. Buzz
Thank for sharing such person details, I hope you live a long healthy life going forward.
Me too! Lol
You are going to help so many people with this video. Thanks for sharing.❤
Thank you for watching it. Buzz
Hi Buzz. Thanks for being you and sharing your story, it was very heart felt and makes total sense for you to retire early! Go out and live the best life you can live!! Congrats on getting over the 10 year mark! You've got this!!! I had a scare with melanoma back in 2012, but I caught it extremely early as it was literally the size of a pin head, but it didn't look normal to me, so I went in to get it checked), I was lucky as it hadn't even gone through the derma yet, although I continued twice/yr derm checks for 10 years and then got the all clear at 10 years and now just go once a year for a mole check. Just a reminder to everyone to check your moles/skin etc. and get a yearly derm exam. It literally takes 10 min. and could save your life!
Thank you for your comment!. Before I retired I went to the dermatologist to get a complete check up. Everything I had on my body was not an issue except for a small mark on my nose. He froze it and told me to keep an eye on it. I'll be going once a year for sure! Buzz
Thanks for sharing your story. It reminds me of something I heard a while back, ‘we have two lives, the 2nd one begins when we realize we only have one’. I admire your courage and positive attitude.
Love that saying! Buzz
Thanks for the quote...I will need to keep this at the forefront of my mind until that 2nd amazing life kicks in....love it!
At this time we don’t have answers to our questions, but maybe God has chosen to heal you so you can inspire others thru your experiences.
Someday I'll find out why things happen. Have a good 2024. Bob
Hi Buzz. Very much enjoy your talk about aging and retirement. Though my reasons were different, I chose to retire at age 58. Now, seven years later, my wife and I can’t believe how fast the time has passed. We really enjoy living life at our own pace and the quality time we can now spend with our kids and grand’s, family and friends. Life is a constant balance of health, finances, etc., but no regrets in our house. Best wishes from you Michigan neighbor.
Thank you for your comment! The time does seem to fly and it's only been four months for me. I'm glad you stopped by and enjoy your 2024. Go Lions!! Buzz
I HOPE YOU HAVE MANY YEARS TO LIVE . KNOW OF 3 PEOPLE 13YRS POST MELANOMA AND VERY ENERGETIC .ENJOY
I am a man from Spain, I had the same type of lymphoma at 53 y.o. now I am 57.
I'm glad to read that you overcame! I wish you well in 2024. Buzz
It’s difficult to know what to say. Your video brought so many emotions. Life events can be so random sometimes, and I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. That must be tougher than anything to have to bear. Myself, I’ve been very lucky. I had a non cancerous brain tumour back in 2000, but it would have been inoperable had I been born just 5 years earlier. Improved surgical technology and stunning skills of doctors and nurses means I’m still here. It really hit me when you described that feeling of the letter after 10 year follow up, I felt exactly the same. Retiring and growing old is like winning the lottery I think. Time and health is so important, so retire as early as possible and enjoy time and experiences.
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad to read that you've made it through such tough circumstances. It's true, what they can do in medicine today has has helped people survive when decades ago there would have been no hope. I'm enjoying my retirement and I hope I get a few years in. Have a good 2024. Buzz
During 2021 and covid we had to deal with cancer in my daughter. The treatment was horrible and that alone almost finished her. It was a tumor in her upper thigh and with surgery It eliminated one of the main muscles in her leg. She had a hard time walking for a while. By the grace of the good lord she doing fine now. They keep an eye on her but so far so good. I cant imagine the loss you feel. On a side note My wifes mother was from your city and she was Polish too. Small world. She was a Jaworski. My best to you and yours going forward. You deserve it.
I'm glad to read that your your daughter is doing well considering the obstacles that she faced. A good outcome makes me happy. Last year I stopped at Jaworski meats and purchased czernina. I don't eat it but my wife does! Have a good 2024. Buzz
I’m sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine. I am 58 and am panicking about. Retirement, it seems there are so many video’s out there about needing a million dollars to retire, I will not reach that in any way. My husband has been on disability since 2009 so I have been the main bread winner and it’s been tough. I live in Canada so we get Canadian pension plan and old age security which do help. You hit the nail on the head, the older I get the more I realize what is important to me, which is spending time with my son and grandchildren and when I travel seeing places I have never seen before. Thanks for making these video’s, take care.
Thank you for commenting! I do have a video, two actually, that show my income versus expenses. My crazy goal was to retire and see if we could make it on Social Security only. Our savings isn't too high so we would use it only for emergency and vacation. The next few months will tell! Best wishes to you! Buzz
My condolences for your loss. I admire your strength in sharing your story and making these videos which are a way of giving to others.
Thank you for your kind words. Buzz
What a great channel . I love honesty ….
Thank you! Buzz
Thanks for sharing, all the best from Canada.
Thank you! Hope you're doing well up North. Buzz
Good to hear your enjoying your retirement. Keep the positive spirit and enjoy what’s left.
Thank you! Retirement is fun! Buzz
God Bless Buzz.. i can't amabine your loss..
Thank you for your kind words. Buzz
Thank you for this, I'm hoping to retire in the next year and a half and hearing your story helps to give perspective on what is really important in life.
Thank you for watching. I appreciate you. Buzz
I love watching your videos. You are very inspiring to listen to and have a great outlook on life and aging. All the best to you and your wife!
Thank you for watching! I appreciate you. I'm doing what I can to amuse myself. Lol. Buzz
Love the bookshelves. Glad to hear you're doing well!
Thank you! Made them myself and I'm no carpenter! Lol. Buzz
Wishing you all the best ❤
Thank you and the best to you as well! Buzz
Thank you for sharing! My wife is a breast cancer survivor, she's doing well. I think the only thing that we can do is to keep following it up. Try to catch it in earlier stage.
Enjoy your retirement, doing what you love, fishing, working on your hobbies, searching the wonders of the world.
Thank you. Glad to read that your wife is doing well. Four months into retirement and so far, so good! Buzz
Wow , what a heart felt message good to hear. You heart and mind is definitely in the right place. Your calm demeanor heart felt talk has to touch all of us seniors and make us think about our own experiences and have empathy for each other. Once I reached a certain age of mental maturity maybe in my late 30’s or very early 40’s something sank into my head. Don’t judge people , remember this could be a horrible day they are having for any number of reasons and just being nice to them or smiling could be the exact medicine they needed and God may have put you there at that spot for a reason. To make a difference in their miserable day. People being nice to me and understanding anytime I was going through a tough spot were the best gifts I ever got. The death thing hits us all when we live long enough and the losing a child I know to from experience takes that deep innocent joy and excitement out of our heart at least mine it did. Still got happy and enjoy life and moments of joy but that damn scar is there. But my faith never stopped, it was an angry faith for a period of time and a faith I had to take a short break from. I didn’t blame God but I sure didn’t or don’t understand but that’s ok too coz then I recenter and admit I don’t have to understand nor do I have control over it. So I do what we are supposed to do put it on His shoulders they are strong not mine. Agree wholeheartedly with everything you said here. When we lose a loved one once we go thru the normal grief process and if we have our memories that were important and when out of the blue we are doing something and bang they pop up in our thoughts I believe it’s Gods intervention and their spirit touching our souls saying hey I’m here enjoying this with you or I’m just here to comfort you watching over you or something I don’t know 😂that’s just the feeling I get. I just say thank You Jesus, that’s it simple. The peace I got just before retirement once I knew my “ number financially “ that ok I can enjoy this life as a healthy enough person in senior years , I’m good , I had enough. Nice caring people are awesome and there are many at work but the others and there were few, could make the day a challenge, when it didn’t have to be. And we are forced to deal with them on a daily basis . So another reason to be excited to retire. Life is as good as we wanna make it. I think Abe Lincoln said this. And it’s good. Thanks Buzz this a good video. God bless you and your family from the bottom of my heart. 1/4 polish here 😂.
Wow! Beautiful words and everything you said I feel parallel to you. It's like you're my mirror image with thought processes. Thank you so much and I wish you well. Stay in touch please! Buzz
Thank you for sharing your story. First time I saw your video. I'm 64 married with 2 married Daughters and 2 Grandsons. I will be retiring in the Fall. Wishing you the best in your retirement.
Thank you for watching! I'm four months into retirement and loving every minute. Enjoy your family and let us know when you officially retire. Have a good 2024. Buzz
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Good words! Thank you. Many comments have lifted my spirits and made we realize we are not alone in our tragedy. Thank you for commenting! Buzz
Thank you for the huge encouragement you bring to us through these hard real life experiences
Thank you for that comment! I appreciate you! Buzz
I just came across your Retirement garage a few days ago. I did comment on the last video. To lose some close in your family is very hard to deal with moving forward. To lose a daughter has to be very tuff. In my 74 years of living the one that is a constant. There are no guarantees. So enjoy every day.
Thank you for your kind comment. Just keep moving forward. Buzz
Thanks for sharing... I can relate in so many ways, and I'm also planning on some life changes.
Good luck with your future. Take your time and think things through. Have a good 2024. Buzz
I am sorry for your loss. I cant imagine what you have and still are going through. I retired at 58 but did go back to another job for 4 years. I retired, again, last March. I will still do some things here and there. My wife and I are in insurance so we can do some PT jobs from time to time so we can stay busy. God bless
Thank you for your kind comment. Good luck to you in 2024! Buzz
Sorry to hear about what you’ve had to go through and the death of your daughter. You did the right thing by paying off all your bills before you retired. Your reasons for retiring at 63 makes good sense. Everyone’s situations are different and you need to do what’s best for you at that time. You just have to live with in your means and not take on any new big debt. Inflation can become an issue that you may have to think about before making a big purchase like a new car. I myself retired when I was 51 yrs. old because I could. I wanted to enjoy life before I got old. I was able to spend a lot of time with my kids and grandkids and participate in their sports and travel teams. We also vacationed all over the country and did what ever we wanted to. The one thing I did different than those that want to take their SS early at 62, I went back to work part time at 62. I had already been off work for 11 yrs. and knew because I hadn’t been contributing to SS for the 11 yrs. I was
only going get $1,500 a month because of the way they calculated how much you will get. Since I actually loved what I did for a living I went back for 4 yrs. Until I was 66 yrs. old then I took the SS and got $2,300 a month, $800 more than if I would have taken it at 62 , plus I made $160,000 working. The reason I really did that is because if I die before my wife does she will get my SS which is a lot more than her’s. I’ve been collecting it since 2018 and now after Medicare deduction my SS check is $2800 a month.
You did great! I congratulate you. It's always great to read about people who knew what they wanted and went after it. And, best of all, they can change course anytime, like you did when you went back to work. I appreciate you commenting and I wish you well in 2024! Buzz
Thank you for this video. I am glad you are doing well, and I think you made a wise decision. I hope you can enjoy your time and do the things that make you happy.
Thank you! Buzz
Sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. That had to be devastating.
Thank you. Luckily time dulls the pain. Bob
You're a good man Buzz! 👍
Thank you for watching! Buzz
Buss, good afternoon sir!
Thank you for sharing your story, take care and stay warm.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Jack
Sometimes you have to love spell check Buzz!
I've been called worse. Buzz
Thanks my friend!
Thank you for sharing. I wish you good health and all the best.
Thank you! Same to you! Buzz
This evening I came across your video and subscribed to your channel. It's truly inspirational to see someone open up with such honesty and courage about the loss of your daughter and your battle with cancer. Your willingness to share such deeply personal experiences not only fosters connection but also offers solace and strength to others facing similar challenges. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. It also helps me to speak about it. Getting it off my chest, so to speak. Best of wishes to you. Buzz
Buzz, just found your channel and, like you, there a number of retirement channels I follow. You and I are basically the same age (turning 64 on St. Patrick’s Day 😊). My plan is for my wife and I to retire when she turns 65 in July 2025. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you for watching! I'm four months into retirement now and just turned 64 last week. So far the time is flying. Winter has me slowed down a bit but I'll be working the garden very soon. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Buzz
I am soooo sorry for your loss of your daughter from the bottom of my heart. I cannot imagine your pain. You will see her soon as she is waiting for you
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, we'll see her again. Buzz
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Great show today!! Alot of information that is good to know!!!
Thank you! Buzz
Hey Buzz, my hats off to you to share something personal like this which can help so many other people. Glad you’re cancer free 10 years later free …congratulations. My mother-in-law had Carsonoid cancer and she lived to be 96 1/2.
Thank you for your comment. My father in law just passed in December at 96. They both must have been doing something right! Buzz
Thank you for sharing all of your experiences. I'm really enjoying all of your ideas and insights when it comes to retiring. I keep rattling ideas in my head of if and when to retire and these videos make me think outside the box. Thanks again and best wishes!
Your head and heart will give you direction on when to retire. All the video authors that I watched helped me think about different things. Best of luck! Buzz
I am worried about inflation. The fact that they tell us we have 3% inflation. When it's more like twenty percent. that in itself makes me think I dont have enough cash to retire.
Well, inflation will always be there in some form. Can't let that stop you from living the retirement dream! Buzz