retirearly500k

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You don't need a million dollars to retire. Let me show you how I did it. WELCOME TO THE ORIGINAL MODERATE INCOME RETIREMENT CHANNEL! Hi, my name is Duane. After a 20 year career in the music industry (publicity/album sequencing/sales forecasting), I retired on my 59th birthday in late 2021 with just over $500K. Soon afterwards, the stock market (and my investment portfolio) tanked. I'll be posting monthly investment portfolio updates and videos that show the ups and downs of retirement life and how to OPTIMIZE a moderate income retirement. Please consider subscribing if you'd like to be part of a collaborative community helping each other through pre and post-retirement. ***I AM NOT A LICENSED FINANCIAL ADVISOR OR RETIREMENT PLANNER. THIS CHANNEL IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE CHECK WITH A PROFESSIONAL BEFORE ACTING ON ANY OF THE OPINIONS STATED ON THIS CHANNEL OR IN THE COMMENT SECTION OF THIS CHANNEL*** Thanks! MBA - UC Berkeley Sociology - UCLA

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After 60, You Only Have 12 GOOD Years Left

After 60, You Only Have 12 GOOD Years Left retirearly500k

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2026 Retirement SAVINGS Data + 360 Degree Property Tour!

2026 Retirement SAVINGS Data + 360 Degree Property Tour! retirearly500k

6.9K views - 2 days ago

The TREACHEROUS Boss Who Almost Ruined Me

The TREACHEROUS Boss Who Almost Ruined Me retirearly500k

3.4K views - 4 days ago

How Retirement Will CHANGE You (My Reflections 5 Years In)

How Retirement Will CHANGE You (My Reflections 5 Years In) retirearly500k

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Haven't Saved Enough For Retirement? Here's What NOT To Do

Haven't Saved Enough For Retirement? Here's What NOT To Do retirearly500k

4.4K views - 1 week ago

RETIRED And DEPRESSED...What's Wrong With Me?!

RETIRED And DEPRESSED...What's Wrong With Me?! retirearly500k

4.2K views - 1 week ago

You Will Miss WORKING In Retirement

You Will Miss WORKING In Retirement retirearly500k

3.3K views - 1 week ago

Early Retirement = Early DEATH

Early Retirement = Early DEATH retirearly500k

4.2K views - 2 weeks ago

JUNE Retirement Portfolio Update + YouTube $$$

JUNE Retirement Portfolio Update + YouTube $$$ retirearly500k

13K views - 2 weeks ago

Should UBI Replace Social Security?

Should UBI Replace Social Security? retirearly500k

2.9K views - 2 weeks ago

I'm 78 And Have $12 Million...CAN I RETIRE?!

I'm 78 And Have $12 Million...CAN I RETIRE?! retirearly500k

5.4K views - 2 weeks ago

The Retirement Phase NO ONE Talks About

The Retirement Phase NO ONE Talks About retirearly500k

6.7K views - 3 weeks ago

$1 Million Net Worth...CAN I RETIRE? (2 Person Comparison)

$1 Million Net Worth...CAN I RETIRE? (2 Person Comparison) retirearly500k

7.9K views - 3 weeks ago

The State Of Retirement (***LATEST STATS***)

The State Of Retirement (***LATEST STATS***) retirearly500k

10K views - 3 weeks ago

How Your Job Predicts Your Retirement SUCCESS

How Your Job Predicts Your Retirement SUCCESS retirearly500k

6.2K views - 4 weeks ago

Most Americans Think ___ Is The PERFECT AGE To Retire

Most Americans Think ___ Is The PERFECT AGE To Retire retirearly500k

4.6K views - 1 month ago

My Expenses (Retirement YEAR 1 vs. Pre-Retirement)

My Expenses (Retirement YEAR 1 vs. Pre-Retirement) retirearly500k

7.2K views - 1 month ago

How Much Of Your Retirement $ Is Left When You're 80? (STATS)

How Much Of Your Retirement $ Is Left When You're 80? (STATS) retirearly500k

8.5K views - 1 month ago

DON'T DIE In Retirement Before Your Physical Death

DON'T DIE In Retirement Before Your Physical Death retirearly500k

5.7K views - 1 month ago

You Have An MBA...Why Did You Retire With ONLY $500K?!

You Have An MBA...Why Did You Retire With ONLY $500K?! retirearly500k

35K views - 1 month ago

10 Decisions That Allow Me To SLEEP WELL In Retirement

10 Decisions That Allow Me To SLEEP WELL In Retirement retirearly500k

8.8K views - 1 month ago

Retirement Is When Silence Meets THE THOUGHTS Work Kept At Bay

Retirement Is When Silence Meets THE THOUGHTS Work Kept At Bay retirearly500k

6K views - 1 month ago

How To REALLY LIVE WELL On A $500K Retirement (10 Tips)

How To REALLY LIVE WELL On A $500K Retirement (10 Tips) retirearly500k

10K views - 1 month ago

MAY Retirement Portfolio Update + YouTube $$$

MAY Retirement Portfolio Update + YouTube $$$ retirearly500k

11K views - 1 month ago

If Any Of These 10 Scenarios Describe You...DON'T RETIRE

If Any Of These 10 Scenarios Describe You...DON'T RETIRE retirearly500k

5.2K views - 1 month ago

Why It's SO HARD To Make Friends In Retirement (How I Do It)

Why It's SO HARD To Make Friends In Retirement (How I Do It) retirearly500k

5.3K views - 1 month ago

Our BIGGEST Retirement Surprises (GOOD And BAD)

Our BIGGEST Retirement Surprises (GOOD And BAD) retirearly500k

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When To Claim Social Security (My Exact Math/FINAL Decision)

When To Claim Social Security (My Exact Math/FINAL Decision) retirearly500k

25K views - 1 month ago

The HARDEST Retirement Decision You'll Ever Make

The HARDEST Retirement Decision You'll Ever Make retirearly500k

8.3K views - 1 month ago

My Top 10 Lessons Learned After 5 YEARS Of Retirement

My Top 10 Lessons Learned After 5 YEARS Of Retirement retirearly500k

13K views - 1 month ago

I CAN'T STAND YouTube Creators Who DON'T Respond To Comments

I CAN'T STAND YouTube Creators Who DON'T Respond To Comments retirearly500k

2.7K views - 2 months ago

What I'd Tell My 30-Year-Old Self About RETIRING ON $500K

What I'd Tell My 30-Year-Old Self About RETIRING ON $500K retirearly500k

6.3K views - 2 months ago

How Long WILL YOU LIVE After You Retire? (By Retirement Age)

How Long WILL YOU LIVE After You Retire? (By Retirement Age) retirearly500k

4.6K views - 2 months ago

100K CELEBRATION!

100K CELEBRATION! retirearly500k

3.7K views - 2 months ago

You Should NEVER Invest In Stocks Past The Age Of 70

You Should NEVER Invest In Stocks Past The Age Of 70 retirearly500k

6K views - 2 months ago

My Retirement Portfolio WITHOUT My YouTube $$ (2026 Update)

My Retirement Portfolio WITHOUT My YouTube $$ (2026 Update) retirearly500k

18K views - 2 months ago

What People Make - NEW Salary Stats ($50k up to $1Mil/year)

What People Make - NEW Salary Stats ($50k up to $1Mil/year) retirearly500k

4K views - 2 months ago

Why Men Without Children NEVER Grow Up

Why Men Without Children NEVER Grow Up retirearly500k

3.9K views - 2 months ago

9 THREATS To Your Hard-Earned Retirement Money In 2026

9 THREATS To Your Hard-Earned Retirement Money In 2026 retirearly500k

5.1K views - 2 months ago

How To Retire 5 YEARS EARLIER Using The Rule Of 55

How To Retire 5 YEARS EARLIER Using The Rule Of 55 retirearly500k

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(**BIG CHANGE**) April Retirement Portfolio Update + YT$$$

(**BIG CHANGE**) April Retirement Portfolio Update + YT$$$ retirearly500k

24K views - 2 months ago

What Makes Retirement GOOD? (8 Facts)

What Makes Retirement GOOD? (8 Facts) retirearly500k

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20 HUGE Retirement Mistakes Made By Actual Retirees

20 HUGE Retirement Mistakes Made By Actual Retirees retirearly500k

5.9K views - 2 months ago

Retirement Serenity

Retirement Serenity retirearly500k

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What Do Retired People DO All Day?

What Do Retired People DO All Day? retirearly500k

9K views - 2 months ago

How To Avoid FALLING OFF The Retirement CLIFF

How To Avoid FALLING OFF The Retirement CLIFF retirearly500k

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Fidelity's EYE-OPENING 2026 The State Of Retirement Report

Fidelity's EYE-OPENING 2026 The State Of Retirement Report retirearly500k

14K views - 2 months ago

When There's Only ONE Toothbrush

When There's Only ONE Toothbrush retirearly500k

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The 10 Fastest Ways To DESTROY Your Retirement

The 10 Fastest Ways To DESTROY Your Retirement retirearly500k

8.8K views - 3 months ago

I Gave TOO MUCH Notice At Work Before I Retired

I Gave TOO MUCH Notice At Work Before I Retired retirearly500k

94K views - 3 months ago

The HUGE Difference Between Ages 53 And 63

The HUGE Difference Between Ages 53 And 63 retirearly500k

9.3K views - 3 months ago

Workers Now Say They Need $1.46 Million To Retire...WRONG

Workers Now Say They Need $1.46 Million To Retire...WRONG retirearly500k

10K views - 3 months ago

10 DISTRESSING Stats That Prove Retirement Is On Shaky Ground

10 DISTRESSING Stats That Prove Retirement Is On Shaky Ground retirearly500k

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The Average Social Security Check AT EACH AGE (62-80)

The Average Social Security Check AT EACH AGE (62-80) retirearly500k

34K views - 3 months ago

How To Survive Retiring Into A TANKING Market (8 Steps)

How To Survive Retiring Into A TANKING Market (8 Steps) retirearly500k

7.8K views - 3 months ago

Gigi De Lana RAW AND REAL (Die With A Smile + 9 Other Songs)

Gigi De Lana RAW AND REAL (Die With A Smile + 9 Other Songs) retirearly500k

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March "ALMOST TANKED" Retirement Portfolio Update + YT $$$

March "ALMOST TANKED" Retirement Portfolio Update + YT $$$ retirearly500k

22K views - 3 months ago

Just A HEALTH SCARE? At 63 I'm Not So Sure...

Just A HEALTH SCARE? At 63 I'm Not So Sure... retirearly500k

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5 HUGE MONEY MISTAKES Retirees Make During Volatile Markets

5 HUGE MONEY MISTAKES Retirees Make During Volatile Markets retirearly500k

6.3K views - 3 months ago

20 THINGS I Don't Give A **** About Anymore Since I Retired

20 THINGS I Don't Give A **** About Anymore Since I Retired retirearly500k

10K views - 3 months ago