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Starting a business after retirement changes how you think about money.Â
Youâre not just managing retirement savingsâyouâre navigating self-employment taxes, variable income, legal risks, and strategic withdrawals. This guide helps you bring it all together.Â
Hereâs what youâll learn:Â
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The End Game MattersâPlan It as Intentionally as You Began
You started your retirement business with passion, purpose, and a vision for freedom. But what happens when itâs time to move on?
Too often, retiree entrepreneurs pour themselves into their business, only to reach a point where theyâ...
Donât 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 offâand many doâyou might be in for a surprise come tax season.
Hereâs the truth: the IRS tre...
Budgeting Doesnât Need to Be ComplicatedâJust Consistent
Running a business in retirement can be incredibly fulfilling, but if you're not tracking your money, itâs easy to feel out of control.
Most budgeting tools are designed for full-time workers or fully retired folks, not someone jugglin...
Should You Use Retirement Funds to Start a Business?
Youâve built a solid nest egg, and now youâre wondering if it could help launch your second act.
Many retirees and near-retirees exploring entrepreneurship want to avoid debt and donât want to jump through hoops for a small business loan. ...
You Can Workâand Still Collect Benefits (If You Plan Wisely)
Youâve earned your Social Securityâbut now youâre 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 donât understan...
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âď¸ 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!