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5 Major Financial Decisions Most Retirees Wish They Could Change

April 24, 2020 · Personal finance

Learn How To Make Money Doing the Things You Enjoy

We cannot go back in time and do things differently, but we can always learn from our experiences and share them with others. When it comes to past experience, Robert Sullivan, a retired senior financial analyst, said he would advise younger people to “follow your dream with your career but seek expert advice so you have a solid foundation on which you can base your abilities and can learn how to make a living doing what you love.” See also Key Things Retirees Wish They Could Tell Their Younger Selves.

Your Action Plan

We’ve all dreamed of having the jobs that we loved when we were younger; some of us succeeded while some of us didn’t. But the fact that your 9 to 5 is not your dream job should not stop you from capitalizing on the things you really enjoy doing.

You can always pick up a side gig that brings you satisfaction, as well as an extra income.  It can be anything from tutoring on the weekend to selling crafts on Etsy or walking dogs in your spare time. Think about it!

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