Sharing is a great option for supplementing financial and non-financial retirement resources.
During the past several decades personal material consumption has overshadowed sharing. People have lived in their own homes, driven their own cars and pretty much kept to themselves. It’s amazing how many people have barely known their neighbors, much less shared something with them.
Times are changing. People now share cars, bikes, meals, clothes, tools, rides, garden surplus and whatever else they can imagine.
With less money coming in, retirees who want to maximize their limited income and savings should consider sharing. This relatively new trend comes at a perfect time for baby boomers. As a Retirement Coach and Counselor sharing resources is something I suggest and encourage my clients to explore. The financial benefits are obvious.
The non-financial benefits of sharing resources are making connections and building a community. Recent retirees may face a lonely adjustment as they lose day to day contact with co-workers and clients. Developing a community of people who share resources can open up a new world of friendships. People need connections with others to maintain their mental health.
Though saving money is a primary motivator for sharing, the social benefits are just as important.
Sharing helps retirees maximize their resources and makes it easier to retire with ease and confidence. Someone who shares with others will reap financial and social rewards.
Margo Geller, LCSW – Business and Retirement Options Coach
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