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Smart Tax Moves for 2025: A Retiree’s Guide to Side Hustle Success Without IRS Surprises financial wellness

Don’t Let Taxes Derail Your Retirement Business Dreams

Retirement is a time to explore passion projects, build flexible income streams, and enjoy freedom on your terms. But if your side hustle takes off—and many do—you might be in for a surprise come tax season.

Here’s the truth: the IRS treats si...

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The Best Budget Template for Retiree Entrepreneurs: Stay on Track Without the Overwhelm financial wellness

Budgeting Doesn’t Need to Be Complicated—Just Consistent

Running a business in retirement can be incredibly fulfilling, but if you're not tracking your money, it’s easy to feel out of control.

Most budgeting tools are designed for full-time workers or fully retired folks, not someone juggling free...

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Can You Use Retirement Funds to Start a Business? financial wellness

Should You Use Retirement Funds to Start a Business?

You’ve built a solid nest egg, and now you’re wondering if it could help launch your second act.

Many retirees and near-retirees exploring entrepreneurship want to avoid debt and don’t want to jump through hoops for a small business loan. Some c...

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Social Security & Your Business: What Every Retiree Needs to Know financial wellness

You Can Work—and Still Collect Benefits (If You Plan Wisely)

You’ve earned your Social Security—but now you’re ready to earn a little more.

Starting a business in retirement can bring purpose, flexibility, and income. However, it can also bring surprising complications if you don’t understand how ...

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Must-Have Cybersecurity Practices for Retiree Entrepreneurs business resources

Cybersecurity Is a Business Essential—Not Just a Tech Issue

Running a small business from home might feel simple, but the digital risks are real, especially for retiree entrepreneurs. Cybercriminals often assume that older professionals are less tech-savvy or more trusting. That’s precisely why a f...

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Simple Accounting & Invoicing Tools for Retirees business resources

You Don’t Need to Be an Accountant to Run a Profitable Business

Let’s be honest—most people don’t start a second-act business because they love bookkeeping. But if you want to keep more of what you earn (and avoid tax-season headaches), a simple system for tracking income and sending invoices is es...

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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!