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My story

Still working. Still deciding. Writing it all down.

I’m Ken, a Maine-based Gen Xer approaching retirement and documenting the transition as it happens.

My wife, Patti, and I are figuring out what this next chapter looks like: when to retire, how to afford it, where we can travel, and how we want to spend our days.

Diary of a Retiree is where I share the decisions, costs, everyday moments, and occasional change of plans. You’ll find weekly updates, videos, and conversations about preparing for retirement—and eventually living it.

I don’t have it all worked out. That’s part of the story.

Personal experiences, not financial advice.

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New episodes and entries, week by week.

One update a week

One update a week. A new story, a new episode, or something I learned along the way.

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