100 Best Retirement Blogs and Websites in 2026

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1. My Federal Retirement

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2. Empower

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Email ****@empower-retirement.com
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3. Millennial Revolution

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Email ****@millennial-revolution.com
Facebook 9.1KTwitter 8.1K Domain Authority 50 Get Email Contact Read Now

4. The Retirement Manifesto

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Email ****@theretirementmanifesto.com
Facebook 4.6KTwitter 13.3K Domain Authority 42 Get Email Contact Read Now

5. 1500 Days to Freedom

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Email ****@1500days.com
Facebook 2.7KTwitter 19.9KInstagram 2.1K Domain Authority 49 Get Email Contact Read Now

6. Squared Away Blog

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Email ****@bc.edu
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7. Retire Before Dad

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Facebook 10.9KTwitter 3.3K Domain Authority 40 Get Email Contact Read Now

8. Annuity Watch USA

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Email ****@dewittanddunn.com
Facebook 2.5KTwitter 1.4K Domain Authority 32 Get Email Contact Read Now

9. Wealthy Retirement

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Description Published by The Oxford Club, Wealthy Retirement offers a mix of finance and lifestyle advice to help everyday investors identify and pursue their retirement goals.
Email ****@oxfordclub.com
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10. Bank On Yourself Blog

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Email ****@BankOnYourself.com
Facebook 10.9KTwitter 20K Domain Authority 51 Get Email Contact Read Now

11. Forbes » Retirement

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Description Forbes is a leading source for reliable retirement news and updated analysis. Read the breaking Retirement coverage and top headlines on Forbes.com
Email ****@forbes.com
Facebook 8MTwitter 20.7M Domain Authority 94 Get Email Contact Read Now

12. The New York Times » Retirement

The New York Times » Retirement + Follow Blog
Description Articles and videos from The NY Times on retirement and retirement planning, including information on 401(k)s, IRAs or individual retirement plans, Roth IRAs, pensions and annuities.
Email ****@nytimes.com
Facebook 21.2MTwitter 54.9M Domain Authority 95 Get Email Contact Read Now

13. Mad Fientist

Mad Fientist + Follow Blog
Email ****@madfientist.com
Facebook 16.7KTwitter 31.9K Domain Authority 57 Get Email Contact Read Now

14. Retirement Reflections

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Twitter 203 Domain Authority 20 Get Email Contact Read Now

15. MoneySense » Retired Money

MoneySense » Retired Money + Follow Blog
Email ****@moneysense.ca
Facebook 81.5KTwitter 127 Domain Authority 61 Get Email Contact Read Now

16. Retire by 40

Retire by 40 + Follow Blog
Email ****@retireby40.org
Facebook 6.4KTwitter 16.3KInstagram 1.3K Domain Authority 48 Get Email Contact Read Now

17. Reverse Mortgage Blog

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Email ****@dworbell.com
Facebook 1.4KTwitter 1.1K Domain Authority 52 Get Email Contact Read Now

18. Retired Americans Blog

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Email ****@retiredamericans.org
Facebook 20.5KTwitter 6.4K Domain Authority 51 Get Email Contact Read Now

19. Retirement Revised

Retirement Revised + Follow Blog
Email ****@retirementrevised.com
Facebook 712Twitter 8.5K Domain Authority 45 Get Email Contact Read Now

20. Retirement Confidential

Retirement Confidential + Follow Blog
Description Know about food, health, retirement planning, lifestyle and more. Donna Pekar is a two-time cancer survivor, retired corporate communications executive, and U.S. Army veteran.
Email ****@retirementconfidential.com
Domain Authority 8 Get Email Contact Read Now

21. Realise Your Dream Blog

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Email ****@cpal.com.au
Facebook 814Twitter 504 Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact Read Now

22. Retire Today

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Email ****@keilfp.com
Twitter 107 Domain Authority 26 Get Email Contact Read Now

23. The Retirement Solution Blog

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Email ****@trsfamily.com
Facebook 350 Domain Authority 19 Get Email Contact Read Now

24. BOSS Retirement Solutions Blog

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Email ****@bossretirement.com
Twitter 1.2K Domain Authority 20 Get Email Contact Read Now

25. Retirement Affairs

Retirement Affairs + Follow Blog
Description I'm Carlos P. Barry & I started my retired life recently. I along with my wife now thinking and trying to find out various ways to make the rest of our life colorful.
Email ****@retirementaffairs.com
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26. Retirementally Challenged

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27. Retire Successfully Blog

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Email ****@charteredwealth.co.za
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28. 401k Maneuver Blog

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Email ****@401kmaneuver.com
Instagram 288 Domain Authority 14 Get Email Contact Read Now

29. Retirement Transition Blog

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30. True North Retirement Advisors

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Email ****@truenorthra.com
Facebook 276 Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact Read Now

31. Jerry Golden on Retirement

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Email ****@goldenretirement.com
Facebook 75Twitter 313 Domain Authority 19 Get Email Contact Read Now

32. How Much Can I Afford to Spend In Retirement?

How Much Can I Afford to Spend In Retirement? + Follow Blog
Description The spending budget website for intelligent retirees and pre-retirees (and their financial advisors) who aren't afraid to do a little number crunching to get a better answer.
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33. PureAudacity Blog

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34. Retired Introvert Blog

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35. Rebel Retirement

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Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 536 Domain Authority 12 Get Email Contact Read Now

36. A Retirement Blog by Caree Risover

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Description Caree Risover shares retired pleasure, thought, creativity and adventure. Caree Risover charts her retirement through planning to implementation and enjoyment.
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37. Redefining Retirement

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38. Living Life Retired

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39. Runey & Associates Wealth Management Blog

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Email ****@gmail.com
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40. First Coast Wealth Advisors Blog

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Email ****@firstcoastadvisors.com
Facebook 157Twitter 5 Domain Authority 17 Get Email Contact Read Now

41. Papa Jefe

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Description This is a story of how my wife and I retired at 55 to Ecuador. It's been a long, strange trip. I expect it to be longer and stranger still.
Email ****@outlook.com
Domain Authority 10 Get Email Contact Read Now

42. Retirement Sparks

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Twitter 15 Domain Authority 11 Get Email Contact Read Now

43. Boldin

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Email ****@newretirement.com
Facebook 13.6KTwitter 3.8K Domain Authority 2 Get Email Contact Read Now

44. Anderson Elder Law Blog

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Description Anderson Elder Law has an experienced team of elder law attorneys and professionals, offering a blog with many resources to help you start planning. Contact our team today.
Email ****@andersonelderlaw.com
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45. Dorval & Chorne Financial Advisors Blog » Retirement Funding

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Description Quality of Life Planning
Email ****@dorvalchorne.com
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46. Yorkshire Rose Financial Planning Blog

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Description yrfp
Email ****@yrfp.co.uk
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47. Retire Wise Blog

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Facebook 15.7KTwitter 91Instagram 1.9K Domain Authority 14 Read Now

48. I'm Thinking of Retiring Blog

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Description Join me for conversations and ideas on how to live a larger than life retirement. Filling my days with new adventures and cool hobbies!
Email ****@hotmail.com
Twitter 38Instagram 1.1K Domain Authority 1 Get Email Contact Read Now

49. TKV Financial Blog

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Description Stay informed with the latest financial tips, insights, and advice from TKV Financial. Explore our blog for expert guidance on personal and business finance.
Email ****@tkvfm.co.uk
Facebook 28 Get Email Contact Read Now

50. CGN Advisors Blog » Retirement Planning

CGN Advisors Blog » Retirement Planning + Follow Blog
Description CGN Advisor's blog - co-authored by the whole team, where the goal is to be relevant, interesting, and to the point.
Email ****@cgnadvisors.com
Facebook 292 Get Email Contact Read Now

51. Focus Financial Melissa Mansfield Blog » Retirement

Focus Financial Melissa Mansfield Blog » Retirement + Follow Blog
Description Untitled RSS Feed
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52. Early Retirement Extreme

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Email ****@earlyretirementextreme.com
Facebook 7.6KTwitter 7.3K Domain Authority 54 Get Email Contact Read Now

53. U.S. News and World Report » Retirement

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Email ****@usnews.com
Facebook 1.3MTwitter 33.8K Domain Authority 93 Get Email Contact Read Now

54. Our Next Life

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Email ****@tanjahester.com
Facebook 6.6KTwitter 11.8KInstagram 12.1K Domain Authority 48 Get Email Contact Read Now

55. Vanguard » Retirement

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56. Root of Good

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57. Baby Boomer Retirement

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58. The Retirement Café

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Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter 490 Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact Read Now

59. Retirement Investing Today

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Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 611Twitter 638 Domain Authority 31 Get Email Contact Read Now

60. Financial Mentor

Financial Mentor + Follow Blog
Email ****@financialmentor.com
Facebook 5.8KTwitter 5.1K Domain Authority 53 Get Email Contact Read Now

61. The Retirement Plan Blog

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Email ****@nationalbenefit.com
Twitter 767 Domain Authority 29 Get Email Contact Read Now

62. Wiser Women Blog

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Email ****@wiserwomen.org
Facebook 3KTwitter 2.2K Domain Authority 51 Get Email Contact Read Now

63. Topretirements.com Blog

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64. Can I Retire Yet?

Can I Retire Yet? + Follow Blog
Email ****@caniretireyet.com
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65. Sightings Over Sixty

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Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter 431 Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact Read Now

66. theFIREstarter

theFIREstarter + Follow Blog
Description Financial Independence and Early Retirement blog. Read about life hacks, money saving tips, frugal food, general views on life and of course the occasional rant.
Twitter 1.6K Domain Authority 32 Get Email Contact Read Now

67. Retire Happy Blog

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Email ****@retirehappy.ca
Facebook 4.3KTwitter 2.4K Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact Read Now

68. Freedom With Bruno

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Email ****@freedomwithbruno.com
Facebook 490Twitter 279 Domain Authority 31 Get Email Contact Read Now

69. Teresa Ghilarducci Blog

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Description Teresa Ghilarducci's blog focuses on the threats to retirement, pension, economics of retirement and the possible solutions that will secure retirement for generations to come.
Email ****@newschool.edu
Twitter 6.2K Domain Authority 41 Get Email Contact Read Now

70. Financial Perspectives Blog

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Email ****@financialperspectives.biz
Facebook 34Twitter 16 Domain Authority 19 Get Email Contact Read Now

71. Retirement Savvy

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Email ****@RetirementSavvy.net
Twitter 4.3K Domain Authority 22 Get Email Contact Read Now

72. Retirement: A Full-Time Job

Retirement: A Full-Time Job + Follow Blog
Email ****@sbcglobal.net
Domain Authority 30 Get Email Contact Read Now

73. The Panama Adventure Blog

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Email ****@thePanamaAdventure.com
Facebook 304Twitter 100 Domain Authority 26 Get Email Contact Read Now

74. Retirement And Good Living

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Email ****@retirementandgoodliving.com
Facebook 307Twitter 200 Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact Read Now

75. Having Fun Cracking Retirement

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Email ****@blueyonder.co.uk
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Retirement Bloggers

Top bloggers, editors, and contributors from blogs listed above. Get Spreadsheet
Blogger Name Email Designation Blog Link Twitter Handle Twitter Follower LinkedIn Profile
Diane Omdahl Contributorforbes.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-omdahl-193394
Tim Maurer Contributorforbes.com@timmaurer7.1Khttps://www.linkedin.com/in/timmaurer
Dan Doonan Contributorforbes.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-doonan-a2b184180
Thomas Hager Contributorforbes.com@thomas_hager949
Fritz Gilbert Authortheretirementmanifesto.com@retiremanifesto611.7K
Kimberly Blanton Authorcrr.bc.edu/publication-type/squared-away-blog@squaredawaybc5.2K
Cathy DeWitt Dunn Authorannuitywatchusa.com/articles
Pamela Yellen Authorbankonyourself.com/blog@pamelayellen20.7K
Donna Connolly Authorretirementreflections.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-connolly-6a7b7949/
Joe Udo Authorretireby40.org/category/feature/best-of-early-retirement@retirebyforty15.6K
Mark Miller Authorretirementrevised.com/recent-stories@retirerevised8.7Khttps://www.linkedin.com/in/markjmiller/
Donna Pekar Authorretirementconfidential.com
Peter Kelly Authorblog.centrepointalliance.com.au/realiseyourdream/tag/retirement
Jeremy Keil Hostkeilfp.com/blogpodcast@jeremypkeil107https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremykeilfp/
Jerry Golden Authorjerrygoldenretirement.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrysgolden
Ken Steine Authorhowmuchcaniaffordtospendinretirement.blogspot.com
Linda Authorretiredintrovert.com/blog
Marlene Crusta Authorrebelretirement.com/articles
Caree Risover Authoraretirementblog.blogspot.com@careerisover11.1K
Sherry Christensen Founder/ Author/ Administratorlivingliferetired.com
James whittall Authorpapajefe.com/journal
Elaine Decker Authorretirementsparks.blogspot.com@elainedecker15
Steve Chen Authorboldin.com/retirement@newretirement3.3K
Cynthia Ross Tustin Authorimthinkingofretiring.com/blog@mretiringcrt41
Jacob Lund Fisker Authorearlyretirementextreme.com@extremejacob7.2K
Emily Brandon Senior Editormoney.usnews.com/money/retirement@aiming2retire6.6K
Paulina Likos Investing Reportermoney.usnews.com/money/retirement@paulina_likos1.1K
Melanie Pincus Associate Editormoney.usnews.com/money/retirement
Ray Frager Senior Editormoney.usnews.com/money/retirement@mediumwellguy305
Ali Cybulski Advice Products Editormoney.usnews.com/money/retirement@alicybulski154
Tanja Hester Authorournextlife.com@our_nextlife12.6K
Justin McCurry Authorrootofgood.com@rootofgoodblog13.1K
Deborah Diane Authorbaby-boomer-retirement.com@deborahdian5.8K
Dirk Cotton Authortheretirementcafe.com@retirement_cafe533
Todd Tresidder Authorfinancialmentor.com/category/retirement-planning@financialmentor5.2K
Jerry Kalish Authorretirementplanblog.com@jerrykalish798
John Brady Author / Editortopretirements.com/blog
Chris Mamula Authorcaniretireyet.com/category/retirement-decision@caniretire_yet1.5K
Darrow Kirkpatrick Author / Foundercaniretireyet.com/category/retirement-decision
Tom Authorsightingsat60.blogspot.com@tomatsightings437
Jim Yih Authorretirehappy.ca/retirement@jimyih2.5K
Bruno Authorfreedomwithbruno.com
Teresa Ghilarducci Authorteresaghilarducci.org/blog@tghilarducci6.2K
Charles D. Gibson Authorfinancialperspectives.biz/perspectives-retirement-blog
James C. Molet Authorretirementsavvy.net/category/savvy-finances/retirement-planning@retirementsavvy4.5K
Sydney Lagier Authorretiredsyd.typepad.com
Kris C Authorblog.thepanamaadventure.com@mskris941fl103
Joe Casey Authorretirementwisdom.com/the-retirement-wisdom-blog
Joan Frankham Authorjoanfrankham.wordpress.com@joanf069641
Tom Davison Authortoolsforretirementplanning.com
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Retirement Blogs By Country


USA

Retirement Researcher Blog
About - RetirementResearcher.com exists to help guide you along the path to a successful and sustainable retirement by providing modern, sound academic research.

Kathy's Retirement Blog
About - Kathy Merlino is the author of Kathy's Retirement Blog.com, a blog about her perspective and thoughts on the emotional side of retirement.

Squared Away Blog By Kimberly Blanton
About - On Squared Away Blog, you will find weekly blog posts covering cutting-edge research on why some individuals handle their money well while others pile up debts, or how some individuals manage to prepare for retirement or college and others fail to save.

Mr. Money Mustache
About - Mr. Money Mustache is a 30 something retiree who now writes about how we can all lead a frugal yet Badass life of leisure at his blog. His goal is nothing short of a complete revolution of society, although continuing to run his growing blog is an acceptable substitute for now.

UK

Having Fun Cracking Retirement - Living Life in Retirement to the full
About- Making the most of retirement, having fun, money, travel and hobbies.

Julia's Place | Musings of a retired but not retiring woman
About - This blog is a chance for me to share my experience of getting that balance between work and life. Even as a retired person you still work so I write about my adventures with travel, food, routines, finding a role and hopefully giving others ideas of how to strike that balance whether you are in paid work or not.

Retirement Advantage Blog
About - Retirement Advantage provides simple, secure and flexible retirement income and equity release solutions. Read our blog covering retirement, pensions, health & finance from Retirement Advantage, the award-winning retirement specialists.

Retirement Investing Today
About - Retirement Investing Today analyses the economic data, market data and and investing strategies that I am using to reach Early Retirement. Our mission is to achieve Early Retirement by maximising salary contributions, minimising fees, minimising taxes, maximising return through tactical allocations and minimising investing mistakes.

Canada

Canadian Dream: Free at 45 | A blog about early retirement and happiness
About - Tim is an engineer his late thirties with two kids who decided working to 65 sounds like a bad idea. So at first he thought freedom 55 could be good, but he changed his mind. He revised his retirement target for his 45th 40th birthday. Then he retired in the fall of 2017 before his 40th birthday. By the way, he plans to do some writing as a hobby which might produce some income during his early retirement period.

Retire Happy | Make Retirement the Best Years of Your Life
About - Retire Happy will help you learn all you need to know about retirement issues such as RRSP, CPP, OAS, TFSA, RRIF, tax rates and tax optimization.

Retired At 48
About - One Couple's Journey to a Pensionless Retirement" describes how we planned, saved and achieved our early retirement, without the benefit of a company pension. This blog continues to follow our journey into our retirement years.

Good Times - Canada's magazine for successful retirement
About - GOOD TIMES, Canada's Magazine for Successful Retirement, helps you plan for and make the most of this special time of life.

Millennial Revolution - Stop Working. Start Living
About - A Personal Finance blog started by FIRECracker and Wanderer, Canada's youngest retirees. They used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but instead of drowning in debt, they rejected home ownership. What resulted was a 7-figure portfolio, which has allowed them to retire at 31 and travel the world. Their story has been featured on CBC, CNBC, BNN, Business Insider, and many more.

Australia

Retirement Life | Bucket List For Over 50's | Sydney NSW
About - What to do and how to plan for your retirement - a "he-said, she-said..." Point of view giving perspectives on Retirement Lifestyle and other stuff.

Centrepoint Alliance | Realise Your Dream
About - PK believes people have the right to accurate, affordable and unbiased information that addresses all aspects of their preferred retirement lifestyle, thereby giving them the opportunity to make informed decisions that will empower them to live out their lives with dignity, certainty and security.

Lonsec Milliman Blog
About -An interactive forum to discuss issues and ideas related to retirement investing. Blogs include insights and commentary from Lonsec and Milliman, as well as guest bloggers from our Industry Panel.

Aussie Firebug Blog
About - A journey about a millennial from Australia reaching financial independence.

India

Money Mindz Blog
About - India's First Free Online/On-call Financial Advisory Portal.

Penny Wise
About - A Blog from India focusing on Personal Finance, Finance Education, Investing and Retirement Planning.

60 to 45
About -60to45.com is about our journey to attain Financial Independence by 45 and then retire; retire to a life where we don’t have to trade our time for money to sustain our family.