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Financial Planning Tips for Retiree Entrepreneurs financial wellness

Starting a business after retirement changes how you think about money. 

You’re not just managing retirement savings—you’re navigating self-employment taxes, variable income, legal risks, and strategic withdrawals. This guide helps you bring it all together. 

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

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Top Tools for Retiree Entrepreneurs: Simplify Your Business Journey business resources

Looking for business tools that won’t overwhelm you? 

This guide is built for entrepreneurs in retirement who want clarity—not complexity. Whether you're starting an Etsy shop, offering freelance services, or building a community-based business, this article shows you exactly what you need ...

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Building a Legacy: Purposeful Projects to Leave Your Mark After Retirement personal fulfillment

Legacy Isn’t About Wealth—It’s About Meaning

When most people hear the word “legacy,” they think of money or property. But for many retirees, the most meaningful legacy isn’t measured in dollars—it’s felt in stories, relationships, values, and community impact.

Your real legacy is how you li...

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Why Your Life Story Might Inspire Others (And How to Share It) personal fulfillment

You’ve Lived a Story Worth Sharing

You may not think of yourself as a storyteller—but if you’ve lived, loved, worked, struggled, and grown, you already are one.

Many retirees underestimate just how much wisdom they carry. They think, “I didn’t do anything extraordinary.” But here’s the truth...

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How Travel, Creativity & Service Fuel a Purposeful Retirement personal fulfillment

Purpose in Retirement Isn’t Found—It’s Built

You don’t stumble into a meaningful retirement—you shape it.

After decades of structure, deadlines, and productivity, many retirees suddenly ask, “Now what?” But the answer rarely shows up as a bolt of lightning. Instead, purpose in this season of...

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5 Hobbies That Turn Into Businesses After Retirement (And How to Get Started) personal fulfillment

From Passion to Profit—It’s Easier Than You Think

That hobby you’ve always loved? It might just be your next great business.

Whether painting, baking, writing, or growing vegetables, your favorite pastime isn’t just a way to pass the time—it’s a potential income stream hiding in plain sight....

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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!