What the Happiest Retirees Know - Joe Saul-Sehy | MHFI 271

Doug chats with Joe Saul-Sehy from The Stacking Benjamins Show about habits of the happiest retirees, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, purpose-driven retirement, and the perils of isolation.  Joe shares insights from his own experiences and studies, highlighting the power of connection through group memberships, volunteering, and staying engaged in meaningful activities post-retirement. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Use code MILEHIGHFI at GhostBed checkout for an additional 10% Off Already Low Prices! June 2025 Livestreams: https://youtube.com/live/d2lTp4FMe4A?feature=share Come hang out with Doug at CampFI Week 1.5, Mon July 7, 2025 – Thurs July 10, 2025: https://campfi.org/event/campfi-rm-250707/ Links The Stacking Benjamins Show Joe Saul-Sehy, “Stacked” Kindle Hardcover Audiobook Afford Anything, “The Truth About Making the Efficient Frontier Work in Real Life” Christine Benz, “How to Retire” Kindle Paperback Audiobook Retiremeet Anna Corwin “Embracing Age” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 5:17 Livestreaming! 14:10 Habits of the happiest retirees 22:16 Exploring opportunities in retirement 30:04 The power of connection 38:27 Community involvement 44:54 Finding common ground 49:21 A purpose bigger than yourself 56:27 Starting in the wrong place 1:03:12 Soundcheck – National parks