Learning How To Spend After A Lifetime Of Saving

Learning How To Spend After A Lifetime Of Saving

June 17, 2026 · 7 min

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Matt Meline discusses the emotional shift from saving to spending in retirement and introduces the concept of the '59½ Rebellion'.

In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, financial planner Matt Meline introduces the concept of the "59½ Rebellion" — a practical and surprisingly liberating approach to preparing for retirement before you officially leave the workforce. For decades, most people focus on one financial objective: accumulating wealth. But retirement requires a completely different mindset. Matt explores why the transition from saving money to spending it can be one of the most difficult emotional shifts ret...

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