It's never too early to start your retirement bucket list! The sooner you start, the more time you'll have to set goals and save. Here are ideas to inspire you.
It’s never too early to start your retirement bucket list! In fact, starting it sooner rather than later can help you make goals and create a savings roadmap for the big-ticket items.
So grab a pen and paper — or a favorite app or notebook — and let’s get started. All you need to do is jot down the things you want to do once you retire. Retirement party ideas, trips you’d like to take, new hobbies — the sky is the limit. We’ll show you a few of our favorite retirement ideas to get your inspiration going.
You want to make sure retirement is fun, and what better way to kick things off than with an awesome party to celebrate this milestone? Start brainstorming party ideas in your notebook or app. Think about themes, like a luau, a casino night, a golf-themed retirement party, or whatever sounds most fun to you. Keep adding ideas as you go while the countdown to the big day continues.
Everyone’s retirement plan looks a little bit different. Some people want to sell their family home and buy the retirement bungalow of their dreams. Other people want to treat themselves to something special — and pricey — like a sports car or that boat you’ve always wanted.
If this sounds like you, then be sure to write these plans down first and foremost so that you have plenty of time to save money (and plenty of time to pick out that new home or new toy you’ve been dreaming about).
Lots of people make plans to travel once they retire. This should be the next group of items on your list of ideas. Think about all the things you’d love to see and do, like going on a cruise, visiting Disney World, visiting the country your ancestors came from, or going to see the northern lights. Start your travel plans now so that you can set savings goals well in advance.
What is it that you love to do in your free time? The beauty of retirement is that it means a lot more free time, so that means you should add hobbies and passions to your retirement bucket list ideas. Whether you love cooking, painting, or restoring old cars, add these ideas to your list.
Think about all the things that you’ve not yet had the chance to try, too. Retirement is the time to branch out and discover new passions.
Retirement is all about enjoyment — and getting the most out of your golden years means being fit and healthy enough to enjoy them. If you haven’t already, set health and fitness goals that will help keep you going strong, now is a good time to start. Set aside time to go for a daily walk, take up yoga, explore spirituality — you do you so long as it helps you stay mentally and physically fit for all the fun that is coming.
Whether you plan to spend retirement on a sunny beach sipping drinks or at home immersed in your favorite hobbies, you’ll need to save enough so that you have enough to spend later on. Create your retirement bucket list now, set savings goals to help you save along the way — and be sure to use Save’s Coupon Book Finder. If it's available in your area, it’ll help you find money-saving offers in your neighborhood so that you can save even more for your retirement.
