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Along the way, hes identified 10 habits that breed happiness in retirement.
In many, but not all cases, those activities were among their core pursuits.
Divorce isnt a knockout punch at least not one but three marriages or more cause happiness levels to plummet.
A Paid-Off Home
As mortgage balances fall, happiness levels rise.
Retirees within five years of paying off their home loans are four times more likely to be happy.
Most live in nice but not extravagant homes that cost just under $600,000.
Adult Children Who Are Stable, Independent and Nearby
Independent children make for happy retirees.
When spending exceeds $2,000 per month, theyre four times more likely to be unhappy in retirement.
While financial dependence is unhealthy, proximity is crucial.
Moss found that happy retirees ofall income levelslive by the 4% rule as a spending guideline.
Ongoing Investments
Happy retirees are retirees who invest.
There are many paths, but Moss finds that the most common one is dividend investing.
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