r/retirement is a subreddit with 149k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses retirement, struggling, working, tired, and strategies, 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.
You **Must HIT the JOIN button** to comment/post. USA based but all welcome.
Popular Themes in r/retirement
#1
Advice Requests
: "Mistakes/regrets that you realized after you retired?"
8 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Flexible part time job ideas in retirement?"
5 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Has anyone on here actually run out of money during retirement?"
5 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Stretched too thin, too many hobbies"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/retirement
#1
Retirement
: "NYT gift link: What Will You Do in Retirement for the Next 20 or 30 Years?"
32 posts
#2
Struggling
14 posts
#3
Working
7 posts
#4
Tired
5 posts
#5
Strategies
3 posts
#6
Life
2 posts
#7
Retirement Planning
: "NYT gift link: What Will You Do in Retirement for the Next 20 or 30 Years?"
2 posts
#8
Retirement Concerns
: "NYT gift link: What Will You Do in Retirement for the Next 20 or 30 Years?"
2 posts
#9
Retirement Questions
: "NYT gift link: What Will You Do in Retirement for the Next 20 or 30 Years?"
2 posts
#10
Retirement Advice
: "NYT gift link: What Will You Do in Retirement for the Next 20 or 30 Years?"
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
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Yearly
+35k members(30.8%)
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Last updated: August 21, 2026