Living expenses after retirement: where do I start?
When retirement expenses come up at dinner, I keep doing the math even after I get home.
Scenes
- Retirement expenses get me doing the math — When retirement expenses come up at dinner, I come home and start calculating what life will be like without a paycheck.
- Regular bills will still be there after retirement — On payday, the credit card bill and maintenance fee come out. After retirement, you also need to plan for the days between those payments.
- Income and expenses may fall on different dates — When reviewing living expenses, look at the dates as well as the total. If expenses come before income, you'll need money set aside to bridge the gap.
- Just write down the dates for one month — Today, write down only the dates of monthly expenses and expected income side by side. You may spot a gap.
- You don't have to work it all out today — If some numbers are still left after mapping out a month, those are the ones to check later. You don't have to figure out every month after retirement today.
Stories by Haewol
- Haewol
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- Even after the funeral, I’m still unsure whether to leave the group or stay.
- Sitting in the parked car, I try not to call Mom first.
- In the hospital waiting room, she imagines welcoming new customers.
- Even while shopping, I can't bring myself to say it.
- By the rainy window, I’m unsure whether we should manage our money together.
- Even while folding laundry, I weigh whether to go into business with someone or go it alone.
- When I’m alone in my room, I wonder if it’s okay to rest today.