We wrote our script for living as we went along, and now in our 70s and with 4 decades of financial independence, we want to share with you 5 truths we have discovered about retirement life.

Could You Volunteer for One Day? Giving back: volunteering for one day while traveling
Debbie Yeh of Give a Day Global

Give a Day Global (GADG) is a US based nonprofit that connects travelers with one day volunteer opportunities for local causes around the world.

When Is it Wise to Spend More in Retirement?
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

Now, 35 years later, do we still need to be diligent in monitoring our spending and outflows, or is now the time to seize the day and go first class?

Sunshine's Restaurant Beach Bar & Grill Nevis, West Indies
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

When we were first living on the Island of Nevis, West Indies in 1991, just down the beach from The Four Seasons Resort (which we were helping to open) was a shack-of-a-place called "Sunshines."

According to the Census Bureau’s Supplemental Poverty Measure, roughly 15% of people over age 65 live in poverty. Also, nearly half are considered ‘near Poor,’ meaning that they live with incomes that are less than twice the poverty threshold. ($31,460).

Whatever it is, tequila probably can't fix it, but it's worth a shot! - Jimmy Buffett

Located on the water's edge of Lake Chapala and in the heart of Chapala town itself, is the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. This is how it looks today.

The town of Anzio is built on the site of the ancient Roman port city of Antium which was a prominent city during the Roman Empire. It also happens to be the birthplace of the Roman emperors Nero and his maternal cousin, Caligula.

How to Fail at Early Retirement
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

We believe every situation offers learning opportunities, and calling that experience a failure just doesn’t jibe with who we are. In our lives, we want to move forward with the knowledge and wisdom we’ve gained - not benchmark it emotionally by calling it a failure.

Is It Work or Is It Passion?
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

‘Howdy, Beautiful!’ my friend of four decades shouted from snow country, thousands of miles away. "Been watchin’ your website for years and I read all your stories. Love ‘em. But I thought you were retired!"

Hotel Riviera Anzio, Italy
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

We were able to set aside the stress of travel and snuggle into a smaller, very friendly city, with rooftop bars, salumerias, beaches, and Roman ruins. Perfect!

What if you could wake up and have nothing pressing on your schedule for the entire day? And you could spend that day doing anything you wanted?