My spending has increased significantly. I expected and planned for the increase. I now take 3 international trips each year. I do more socializing that involves expenditures. These increases were planned. My household expenses have not changed. I have not needed to take any funds from my IRAs or taxable account, RMD start next year. I am no longer accumulating financial assets, that is very different from my career years. After being a life-long saver, I adjusted to not saving money. Enough is enough. My financial future does not need additional resources. I am enjoying retirement.
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My spending has increased significantly. I expected and planned for the increase. I now take 3 international trips each year. I do more socializing that involves expenditures. These increases were planned. My household expenses have not changed. I have not needed to take any funds from my IRAs or taxable account, RMD start next year. I am no longer accumulating financial assets, that is very different from my career years. After being a life-long saver, I adjusted to not saving money. Enough is enough. My financial future does not need additional resources. I am enjoying retirement.
Post: Quinn asks. What is your experience or expectation for a change in spending upon retirement?
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