r/retirement is a subreddit with 152k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses retirement, struggling, working, tired, and retire, and they frequently recommend/review suv, cell phone carrier, and online banking.
Friendly community of traditional retirees that retired at age 59 or later and those almost there. Imagine gathering around a table, with your favorite drink in hand, talking with friends and acquaintances. Sharing about the transition to retirement, discuss the money, divulging challenges, and more.
See the rules that guide our conversations such as we are respectful, cover safe for work topics, politics free, etc.
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Popular Themes in r/retirement
#1
Advice Requests
: "For those who retired earlier than expected what was the reason. How are you now"
5 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Thoughts on spending early in retirement"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Tax filing software recommendations"
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Why do people think I'm always available to do stuff for them? Arrrrgh"
2 posts
#5
News
: "Social Security Faces a 2032 Deadline—Sen. Bill Cassidy Explains His Plan"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/retirement
#1
Retirement
: "Thoughts on spending early in Retirement"
21 posts
#2
Struggling
14 posts
#3
Working
7 posts
#4
Tired
5 posts
#5
Retire
: "When it is time to Retire - Introspection"
3 posts
#6
Strategies
3 posts
#7
Worst States
2 posts
#8
Hard Time
2 posts
#9
Life
2 posts
#10
Home
: "Downsizing: next steps- renting or smaller Home?"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/retirement
Suv
50 reviews
#1
Toyota
4.6★ from 13 reviews
#2
Honda
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#3
Mazda
4.6★ from 5 reviews
Cell Phone Carrier
48 reviews
#1
Mint Mobile
4.1★ from 17 reviews
#2
Visible
4.9★ from 7 reviews
#3
T-Mobile
4.5★ from 6 reviews
Online Banking
27 reviews
#1
Ally
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
American Express
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Marcus
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Member Growth in r/retirement
Yearly
+35k members(29.9%)
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Last updated: September 22, 2026