I love your channel… Please keep the calm atmosphere. I am in my late 60s, retired due to health issues, and really enjoy the “feel “of your channel.
@smallretiredlife
19 сағат бұрын
I’m definitely intending on keeping the calm atmosphere. I like things quiet in my day-to-day anyways hopefully my videos reflect the true me!
@sue9252
5 сағат бұрын
Most definitely appeals to myself as well. 😊
@sue9252
5 сағат бұрын
Welcome to KZitem Raina . I’m so glad I found your channel. Definitely subscribed .👍❤️
@smallretiredlife
4 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it and thank you for taking the time out to leave a comment.
@stephanieblackmore1461
Күн бұрын
As a single female living in Canada, I am very happy to have stumbled upon your channel. I’m 50 and since i turned the corner into my 50’s i am more focused on my future/retirement. Your sound is good - there’s a tiny amount of echo - but it’s not distracting. Your camera is well placed and focused. Your points are clear and interesting. When i think about what my retirement will look like, I think of walking to the gym to train (I’m a power lifter), playing with animals either of my own or at a shelter, talking to strangers - which I do now and enjoy. I don’t know what else I’ll do with my time away from work. I do want to travel and the things I want to do in my retirement can be done in any country. I look forward to your future videos and sharing your adventures.
@smallretiredlife
Күн бұрын
Oh my goodness thank you for watching. Welcome here. Ha ha, 50 just sounds so young to me now! Thank you for commenting on the sound. I’m really having a hard time with my sound. I have a very good microphone system, but sometimes it does not come across that well. I have now figured out that my editing software can actually improve the sound of my videos so I’m starting to use that and I’m hoping that will help. I used to do powerlifting as well up until two years ago. Now I kind of just do at home workouts and I walk and I run almost every day. When I was doing the powerlifting I got such a bad case of tendinitis in my elbow and it took almost a year to get rid of it. So now I’m like super scared to do it again. I mainly focus on dumbbells.
@stephanieblackmore1461
Күн бұрын
@@smallretiredlife thanks for the response. I’d love to know more about where you do your investing and any suggestions you have for places to do investing/coats. There is a lady with a channel from BC called Silver and Solo. She talks about retiring as a single person etc. How do you manage repairs to your home? I rent and though it seems like a waste of money, I have been here for 7 years now and rent has gone so high that I can’t move. I also don’t have money to put on a down payment for a home. I work from home. Are you able to claim some of your housing costs for work due to the KZitem channel like I do with my business? I know you said your channel isn’t monetized yet but can you save up the start up costs to claim later? Thanks again for putting yourself out there and being open. It gives me hope. I’ve honestly been searching the world (via the internet) to figure out where I could afford to retire.
@curtislake333
20 сағат бұрын
Wow, You made a very good video for your first one, I am interested to see more.
@smallretiredlife
19 сағат бұрын
Thank you again. I saw your other comment. I’m still shaking my head about all of this.
@tracystokes6299
15 күн бұрын
As someone looking forward to retirement, I enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for sharing 😊.
@smallretiredlife
15 күн бұрын
Awww. Thank you. I absolutely LOVE being retired. Anyone who ever said it’s boring just does not have enough hobbies 😆
@richardsanmiya2976
6 сағат бұрын
LEARN THE PIANO. SOOOO GOOD. LINDA, ONTARIO
@sue9252
5 сағат бұрын
My daughter played piano growing up starting at age 7. I sometimes wonder how difficult it would be to learn as a senior. I miss listening to her music 🎼
@smallretiredlife
4 сағат бұрын
I agree I think learning a musical instrument is such a great thing. I have like zero musical ability!
@lisaviviano1568
4 сағат бұрын
Join a meetup group, gardening, explore esoteric topics, go the gym, join a social group.
@smallretiredlife
4 сағат бұрын
All excellent suggestions to add joy to someone’s retired life.
@lesimkien724
8 күн бұрын
I retired and sell ice skating dresses on Ebay. I priced my dresses reasonably. $29 to $39 each with tons of crystals. I love the sport and I like to help kids to have a nice competition dress. I really enjoy that.
@smallretiredlife
8 күн бұрын
What a great little business! I am impressed…I can’t even sew on a button never mind a skating outfit. I guess I can say KZitem is my business now except I make no money at it 😃
@lifeandflowers245
6 күн бұрын
Hi Raina, congratulations on your first video! It looks great and I look forward to hearing your story and your version of this great time in life!
@smallretiredlife
6 күн бұрын
Aww, thank you so much. Doing videos is hard work! But since I am retired and I have time on my hands, this is an opportunity to learn something new. I’m enjoying the creative part of it and trying not to stress about the number of views and subscribers and so on…at this point anyways. For me, remembering to turn on my microphone while I’m filming is a bonus in life.
@voyageinthepast8752
2 күн бұрын
I am still working, soon 58, reflecting on the coming years when i will retire, perfect vidéo for me. I m french but cannot seem to find any similar subjects spoken about by French people. The only subject about retirement here is the financial side. I think retirement is much more than this. Thank you 😊
@smallretiredlife
2 күн бұрын
I definitely have a lot of videos planned and not all of them are about financial stuff. Retirement is definitely not about just finances. It’s absolutely the best thing ever. I love having the freedom to do what I want.
@beth285
2 күн бұрын
Just found your channel. Looking forward to more content. Subscribed.
@smallretiredlife
2 күн бұрын
Thank you and welcome here. I typically post on Tuesdays…unless life throws a curve ball😀!
@thedivinemrss5228
2 күн бұрын
Hi Raina. Well done with this video. Starting is always the first hurdle but you did it! I finally decided to retire 5 days ago. It was a huge decision but, in the end, I decided to invest myself fully in this latter phase of my life. To look after my health and well-being and enjoy a gentler, more relaxed way of life. I too am thinking about starting a KZitem channel but not quite yet. 5 days from a decision to retire is still a bit too soon to be clear on the details of my life going forward! But I’ll get there. I’ve subscribed because I’m interested in your journey and can hopefully learn from your experiences. All the best.
@smallretiredlife
2 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your retirement. I absolutely love being retired. It’s the best thing ever. But I agree after only five days. It’s best not to make any huge decisions rather just enjoy.
@rebeccaholland6895
3 сағат бұрын
Thank you for your channel.. I didn’t properly grieve after losing my job at 44. Everything changed. Can you teach more about investing and side gigs for woman my age? Thank you!
@smallretiredlife
38 минут бұрын
Thank you for watching and thank you for your comment. Definitely will think about how to do an investing video. it’s tricky because I’m not an investment advisor and I don’t want to give financial advice on what kind of investments to buy, but I can do something that focusses on things that I do.
@savinya5367
10 сағат бұрын
If you could talk us through your video process that would make a great post. ❤
@smallretiredlife
9 сағат бұрын
Thank you for watching and I will definitely think about doing a video on something like that. Maybe a little bit later as I kind of get more into my process because right now, to be honest, I’m flying by the seat of my pants!
@elleteehee119
25 күн бұрын
Great episode!
@smallretiredlife
25 күн бұрын
Thank you! So happy to have started.
@stfankaren
Күн бұрын
Nice first video!
@smallretiredlife
Күн бұрын
Thank you so much for taking time out to leave a really nice comment and welcome here.
@Seeking_Myself
14 күн бұрын
Great channel! I will be 67 fairly soon and at that point I will be able to retire. I will be a solo traveller in retirement, too. I'm looking forward to more vlogs! Good luck
@smallretiredlife
14 күн бұрын
So exciting for you. I admire anyone who travels solo! It’s challenging yet at the same time you can do whatever you want and see what you want to see …not having to compromise is kinda nice sometimes 😂.
@shelleyk7462
Күн бұрын
Your channel is so refreshing. I’ve already subscribed after watching your other videos. I am in my early 50s living in the UK and my thoughts recently have been my retirement. I have about 15 years left and I’m concerned I won’t have enough money in my retirement. I definitely won’t be able to retire early. I do have a workplace pension, but it isn’t enough to live off when I come to retire. I would be very interested if you could talk about investments and ETF funds. I am looking into investing in an ETF fund with Vanguard but would like your input and experience. I was subscriber number 289 and a few hours have passed since I started watching your channel you are now in the 350’s. You’ll be at 1000 subscribers before you know it!
@vickyp-ks9ds
Күн бұрын
If you’re looking into Vanguard, check their funds. It can very confusing. You might want to look into their growth index funds, large scale mutual funds and a bit of international funds. The key there is diversification of your money into different sectors. Mutual funds are very well diversified. To understand better, read a bit about the investments the company offers. I’m not a financial advisor, I worked in the medical field but I like money so I read simple books and magazines on money matter. It’ll inspire you to save and be frugal. I read How to be an Automatic Millionaire. I read and listen to Dave Ramsey though I do not practice his theory on credit cards. Credit cards work the best IF you know how to handle, meaning pay it off every month which the general population don’t practice.
@smallretiredlife
Күн бұрын
Thank you for watching my video and leaving a comment. Welcome here. I’m really hesitant to talk about actual investments because there seems to be such a difference from country to country. I am able to buy Vanguard funds here in Canada on the stock exchange. I don’t own any because we have a lot of Canadian ETFs that I am more familiar with. Most of the ETFs I own are either Blackrock or ones that are owned by the banks here. But I’ll definitely think about doing something in kind of a broad term form because I am getting a lot of comments with people interested in that kind of thing. All I can say about retirement is that I was surprised at how little money I actually need to live a very happy life! But that comes with the caveat that I don’t have debt.
@voyageinthepast8752
2 күн бұрын
Oh plenty of subjects of interests ; how did you reajust your budget, your standard of living once retired ? What about your relationships with your Kids after all thèse évents you went through ? What are your new purpose in life now you re retired ? Any specific goals, projects for your retirement ? What place do you feel / think you have in société now ? Thanks 😊
@smallretiredlife
2 күн бұрын
I am writing all of these down. What great ideas.
@michbel1574
10 сағат бұрын
Hi from Birmingham UK
@smallretiredlife
9 сағат бұрын
Welcome here and thank you for your comment. I seem to be getting a few viewers from the UK, which is totally awesome.
@ashleyizsak6078
Ай бұрын
What a wonderful creative outlet! I always joke ti my husband that I’ll never retire as I do not relax well but I do think there’s something to always craving a challenge! So glad you’re doing this!
@smallretiredlife
Ай бұрын
Thank you for being my first comment ever! I sound like a dweeb! I need practice!
@ashleyizsak6078
Ай бұрын
@@smallretiredlifeyou sound great! You’ll get more comfortable over time! I still hate speaking into the camera!
@sue9252
5 сағат бұрын
@@smallretiredlife you sound very nice and calm and I’m sure that is very appreciated by those who subscribe to your channel. 👍❤️
@barbaraibiel
4 сағат бұрын
You can continue to buy ETFs using the money you earn as dividends from your other investments.
@smallretiredlife
4 сағат бұрын
100% I agree with that.
@douglacombe
Ай бұрын
Brilliant initiative, Raina! Love your premise and positioning. I’m looking forward to your videos and have subscribed.
@smallretiredlife
Ай бұрын
@@douglacombe lol, I have a long way to go with editing! It’s kind of hard!
@giulianamarasco
Ай бұрын
Awesome Raina. So brave & inspiring. Looking forward to seeing you grow in leaps & bounds 👏👏
@smallretiredlife
Ай бұрын
Thanks Julie! Onward forward…now the hard part…making the next one.
@thewoolnfrog
Ай бұрын
You are totally amazing I’m so happy you’ve decided to do this your a natural, excited for your next video, I have a few videos up from before our move and I’m planning to start again I love it.
@smallretiredlife
Ай бұрын
Thank you sooooo much for supporting my channel. I am going to check out yours. I have to say everything sounded great in my head but getting out verbally was a lot harder.😂
@donnal5837
Ай бұрын
Congratulations and great job on your first episode! I'm looking forward to your content and seeing how you progress towards your goal. I'm approaching retirement as a single woman and this is perfect timing for me.
@smallretiredlife
Ай бұрын
Oh my gosh thank you for commenting!
@PlainVanillaGrandmaCarol
10 күн бұрын
Hi! Im sub # 63. It is nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to your videos.
@smallretiredlife
10 күн бұрын
Oh awesome. I am hoping this little venture of mine will give me a community. I am a total introvert and huge homebody, so meeting new people, even if it is online is amazing.
@voyageinthepast8752
2 күн бұрын
Maybe the channel "silver and solo" will be of interest to you 😉
@smallretiredlife
2 күн бұрын
I absolutely love watching Jen’s channel! And she is a fellow Canadian.
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