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Why Legal and Tax Planning Matters for Retiree Entrepreneurs
Starting a business in retirement isn't just about passion—it’s also about protecting what you’ve built.
Legal and tax planning may not be the most exciting part of launching your second act, but it’s one of the most important. The...
Why Simplicity Wins for Retiree Business Plans
Forget everything you've heard about business plans needing to be 30 pages long, packed with spreadsheets, or written like a grad school thesis. That's not the retiree way—and it’s not what you need.
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Why You Must Validate Before You Launch
Retirees have a secret advantage in business: they’ve already learned not to waste time on things that don’t work.
And yet, too many encore entrepreneurs skip one of the most important steps—validating the business idea before jumping in. They invest i...
Retirement isn’t what it used to be—and neither is work.
More than ever, retirees are choosing to start businesses that align with their passions, values, and lifestyle goals. Some want extra income. Others want structure, purpose, or a way to stay mentally sharp and socially connected. Whate...
Hi, I’m Curt Roese, the founder of Retirepreneur—a platform dedicated to helping retirees and soon-to-be retirees launch new ventures, secure their financial future, and embrace the next chapter of life with confidence and excitement.
I’ve always believed that retirement isn’t the end of the road—i...
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✍️ About the Author
Curt Roese is a CPA, entrepreneur, real estate broker, and a graduate student in entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. With over 40 years of experience in finance, small business, and real estate, Curt understands the challenges and opportunities that come with embarking on a new chapter after retirement.
He Founded Retirepreneur to help others navigate this transition, offering straightforward tools, honest advice, and practical strategies for launching second-act businesses.
His mission is to empower retirees to live a vibrant, fulfilling, financially secure future!