As far as place content, there’s a ton of AI generated stuff
Videos where it’s obvious someone just prompted a model to score places on 4 or 5 metrics then summarize the top 5 or 10 in a video. Thise aren’t bad but have the methodology weaknesses of those sorts of top 10 cities type rankings that you see, plus I don’t completely trust that the scoring is actually valid. As far as real human content, I like this guys videos about Italy: https://m.youtube.com/@ANewLifeinItaly?ra=m The production value varies from cheesy to non-existent, he looks like a slob just recording under a bare bulb in his kitchen or something, but the actual information content is good, and highlights places that aren’t in everyone else’s lists. I’ve also seen a guy that goes around to off the beaten path places, tours a for sale property or two, and eats at a local restaurant. If you like house hunters I could track him down—it’s more in that vein.  Previous Message Which is a little weird because the sidekick guy sounds EXACTLY like Ryan Reynolds. Any good retirement PLACE content you've seen? Right now that's mostly just House Hunters International TV shows and the like and international living website. Tort and I are on the "hey, let's do a bunch of this retirement abroad" kick, so welcome to the club! Previous Message I can understand that it’s a big transition and you need to be mentally prepared and able to find things that you think are meaningful to occupy your time, as opposed to just sitting around doing nothing. But I think I’ll be able to do that, and don’t define myself by my job. The best financial planning/retirement presenter I’ve found is Erin Talks Money. She is really good at explaining content clearly and isn’t trying to scare you or drum up investment business, and is much less click-bait than most, although there’s a bit of that. https://m.youtube.com/@ErinTalksMoney?ra=m Previous Message Every now and then I'll start to think about "What if we just pulled the trigger now and moved to Thailand... we could find some good schools for the kids... right?" Which is completely impractical for a huge number of reasons but I still think about it. Lately I've been coming across people my parent's age that are still working and say they can't imagine what they'd do if they retired. Just can not even comprehend that mentality. My poor in-laws haven't taken vacations in years because my father in law needs to "watch the markets". Guy trades a couple dozen shares a day and bullshits with his friends all day on the phone. Anything in particular out there content wise that's caught your eye? Previous Message
Been watching a ton of financial planning and related YouTube videos, along with places to retire in Italy content. (I don’t think I’d want to move there full time, but real estate is so cheap I’d definitely consider a vacation place there.)
I’m probably spending 30+ minutes most days actively thinking about and looking forward to retirement. Which is not great since I’m 6 years away from being able to actually do it. I think it’s definitely sapping my motivation for my current job.
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 It is not healthy how much I’m thinking about retirement - DT June 23, 2026, 7:49:55
- LAM having a 1) self employed 401k limit and 2) available 401k Roth is - gvibes June 24, 2026, 21:00:36
- Trying to move up the date by selling LBK on all the things I'll do as her personal valet... - KingTalkyTiki June 24, 2026, 14:08:13
- I've never been eligible for Roth IRAs (LAM!) and can't do mega backdoor Roths. Anybody look into - ATL June 24, 2026, 7:31:06
- I’m on the 65-67 trajectory. 3 kids going to college soon is expensive. We also made a conscious - voiceofreason June 24, 2026, 7:27:20
- I’m with you VoR, though hopefully on closer to the 62-65 timeline than the 65-67 one. - DocWalk20 June 24, 2026, 13:54:23
- Yeah—it’s all a balance, and the goal is to have the happiest and most fulfilling life - DT June 24, 2026, 8:06:38
- As Ive said previously, my kids’ college set me back $500,000* - Stu June 24, 2026, 8:02:07
- Same. I can retire at 55 so I have 3 years. I will have to do something part time - Tbag June 23, 2026, 14:00:19
- same. i play out several scenarios far too frequently vs what is realistic with the ages of my kids - lcubed June 23, 2026, 11:59:19
- I am mostly just fixated on the fact that like half my net worth is in real estate. - gvibes June 23, 2026, 11:49:29
- Thinking about it stresses me out way too much. - OB25 June 23, 2026, 11:44:31
- I just put in my 4 year retirement notice to my school, so my clock is ticking. Met w/my financial - OWWDig June 23, 2026, 11:43:18
- I've just been thinking about where to live once we retire - ISeeDeadHawkeyes June 23, 2026, 11:21:04
- There are days where I feel like i'm way ahead of target and peers by age 40 - John Coctostan June 23, 2026, 10:40:58
- It’s very healthy how much we’re enjoying retirement* - TarheelIllini June 23, 2026, 10:17:29
- Been reading up on Bogleheads and FIRE (and derivatives) - Dilbert June 23, 2026, 10:16:15
- I love what I do, so I'd probably be doing it in retirement without pay -- so why retire?* - Quiz June 23, 2026, 10:09:29
- Some random stuff I learned that may help people here - Carl Spackler June 23, 2026, 9:47:06
- Late night, come home, work sucks, I know* - Sounder June 23, 2026, 9:41:52
- I think about it all day every day* - Stu June 23, 2026, 8:57:43
- ADIDAR* - Sammich June 23, 2026, 9:25:17
- I'm trying to not allow myself to do that. - EffinIllini June 23, 2026, 8:33:13
- I put everything into SPCX, so I'm sure i'll be able to retire soon. I haven't checked it lately, - doubledown June 23, 2026, 8:32:13
- 30 minutes doing that is much healthier than 30 minutes of doomscrolling. * - ghost_of_clt June 23, 2026, 8:32:09
- It is not healthy how much I’m thinking about a life of crime. - Sammich June 23, 2026, 8:16:35
- I feel you. I have about the same amount of time left and think about it every day. - PapaDels June 23, 2026, 8:14:57
- same, but I've got 20+ years to go - IlliniSax05 June 23, 2026, 8:07:07
- I'm in the same boat but a few years further off. - Carl Spackler June 23, 2026, 7:52:55
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