About this episode

Wes Moss shares research and insights on habits that contribute to a happier and more fulfilling retirement.

In this special episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss shares the story behind The Retire Sooner Method and explores the research on the financial and lifestyle habits associated with greater retirement satisfaction. • Discover five habits that research has associated with greater retirement satisfaction. • See how saving a little time today may create more flexibility in retirement. • Hear the story behind the "Happiest Retiree on the Block" and The Retire Sooner Method. • Explore how purpose, core pursuits, close friendships, and a written financial plan may support retirement well-being. • Learn how the Money Red, Yellow, and Green Zones may relate to financial confidence. • Consider how healthy routines, meaningful activities, and quality sleep have been associated with overall well-being. • Access the research, charts, and resources behind The Retire Sooner Method at retiresoonermethod.com. Whether retirement is years away or already here, this episode offers research-based perspectives on retirement planning and financial well-being. Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation on the Retire Sooner Podcast for more educational discussions about investing…

People in this episode

Host: Wes Moss

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• financial well-being
• lifestyle habits
• retirement satisfaction
• research-based perspectives

Keywords

• retirement
• financial habits
• well-being
• satisfaction
• core pursuits
• friendships
• financial plan
• healthy routines

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Retire Sooner Method, retiresoonermethod.com

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