Episode 93: Why Your First Year of Retirement Matters Most

In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, we explore why your first 12 months of retirement are critical in shaping your long-term financial, emotional, and lifestyle success.

✅ What you’ll learn:

• Why the first year sets the tone for your entire retirement
• The six key ingredients for a fulfilling retirement
• Common mistakes new retirees make — and how to avoid them
• How to align your spending, purpose, and habits early on
• Why boredom, not just money, drives many retirees back to work

💡 Tips, Tricks & Strategies Segment:

Discover how travel planning can ease your transition and bring joy, structure, and anticipation to your early retirement experience.

🎙️ Whether you’re newly retired or preparing for it soon, this episode will help you approach retirement’s first year with intention and clarity

Referenced article: Kiplinger: The First Year of Retirement Rule