10 Choices That Let Me Live on Social Security

Can you really live on Social Security? People ask me that all the time. The truth is, there wasn't one magic trick that made it possible. It was a series of decisions over many years—some easy, some difficult, and a few that I still question from time to time. In this video, I'm sharing the 10 choices that have helped me make retirement work on Social Security, including reducing housing costs, getting out of debt, downsizing, finding purpose in retirement, and learning what "enough" really means. If you're retired, planning to retire soon, or wondering how to stretch your Social Security income, I hope my experience gives you a few ideas to think about. 👉 Read more about this here: https://retiredandtrying.com/choices-... Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Housing Comes First 2:15 Get Out of Debt 3:27 Learn What "Enough" Means 4:35 Downsizing More Than My House 5:38 Retirement Doesn't Have to Be Expensive 6:23 Accept Tradeoffs 7:07 Earn Extra Income 7:41 Accept Help When You Need It 8:23 Stop Comparing Your Retirement 9:04 Choose Peace of Mind 9:44 Final Thoughts Helpful Resources 📬 Join my free weekly retirement newsletter: https://retiredandtrying.com/newsletter 🤖 Ask the FREE Retired and Trying AI Companion your retirement questions: https://retiredandtrying.com/companion 🌐 Website: https://retiredandtrying.com Retired and Trying is a real life retirement education channel focused on living on Social Security, simple living after 60, downsizing, and finding stability on a fixed income. These videos share real experience — not hype — about what retirement actually looks like, including budgeting, living alone, reducing expenses, and learning to live within narrow margins. This channel is for retirees and soon-to-be retirees who want practical, realistic retirement guidance without pressure, sales tactics, or unrealistic promises. 🔹 Quietly support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/retiredandtr... Or, if you prefer, use the Join button to become a Coffee Club member here on YouTube. 🛒 Shop my Amazon Storefront for products I personally own, use, or recommend—including retirement, walking, travel, technology, and everyday favorites: https://amzn.to/4vXN2FG 📩 Business inquiries: [email protected] I partner with brands that align with real-life retirement, simple living, and practical finances. #SocialSecurity #Retirement #RetirementPlanning #RetiredAndTrying #FixedIncome