meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

1291: Living Expenses in Retirement AND Early Retirement Opportunity Costs by Mike Ballew of Retiring Early

Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

Optimal Living Daily LLC

Investing, Self-improvement, Education, Business

4.51.3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2020

⏱️ 10 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Mike Ballew of Eggstack talks about both living expenses in retirement and early retirement opportunity costs. Episode 1291: Living Expenses in Retirement AND Early Retirement Opportunity Costs by Mike Ballew of Retiring Early Mike Ballew is a 56-year-old engineer turned blogger who reached a point in life where he sees things more clearly than ever before. He faced financial challenges and overcame them through hard work and determination. His blog helps others navigate their personal finances and plan for retirement. The original posts are located here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2020-04-19-Living-Expenses-in-Retirement/ & https://eggstack.com/blog/2020-07-26-Early-Retirement-Opportunity-Costs/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

The British Red Cross is here to welcome people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

0:05.0

We're here to help people the safety when stalks it.

0:10.0

We're here to show anyone struggling that someone cares.

0:15.0

Hi yeah, thanks for coming.

0:17.0

We're here for humanity.

0:19.0

With your support, the Red Cross has helped millions of people in the UK and 191 other countries.

0:25.0

Search British Red Cross to support us.

0:27.4

Together, we are the world's emergency responders.

0:30.9

Whether it's an under-the-radar genre or a proper out there podcast, sometimes it's better when you get weird, especially when it comes to switching up your soft drink, introducing new Dr Pepper Pepper Zero.

0:43.0

With the same blend of 23 unique flavors,

0:45.0

it tastes just as weird as regular Dr Pepper,

0:49.0

but with zero sugar and zero calories.

0:52.0

It's a taste you can't quite put your finger on.

0:54.4

Weird, but in a surprisingly good way, try more weird with Dr Pepper Zero.

0:59.4

This is optimal Finance Daily episode 1291, living expenses in retirement and early retirement opportunity costs, both by Mike Ballou of Eggstack.com.

1:11.0

And I am Dan, I'm your host here on Optimal Finance Daily, where I read to you every single day from some of the best personal finance blogs on the planet.

1:20.0

For now, let's get right to today's two posts from Mike Ballou as we start optimizing your life.

1:26.0

Living Expenses in Retirement by Mike Ballou of eggstack.com.

1:35.0

Conventional wisdom would have you believe that your living expenses will decrease in retirement.

1:40.0

But is that really the case?

1:41.0

According to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute,

1:45.3

half of Americans experience an increase in living expenses when they retire.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Optimal Living Daily LLC, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Optimal Living Daily LLC and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.