[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Benzinga [@Benzinga](/creator/twitter/Benzinga) on x 305.7K followers Created: 2025-07-04 01:59:51 UTC Nancy Neff is 72, retired with over $X million, and spending her golden years traveling through Europe. She’s taken lace-making classes in Belgium and is planning a train trip to Paris for an antique lace auction — a far cry from the traditional image of retirement. Neff’s financial freedom didn’t come from luck, but from early saving and consistent planning. A Connecticut native, she worked in academia and computer programming, eventually earning six figures. Even in her early career, she contributed XX% of her income to her 401(k), avoided risky investments, and focused on diversified mutual funds. Her retirement may look luxurious, but she still lives on a budget. She camps, takes cheap transit, and skips luxury lodging. Her travel isn’t funded by Social Security but by her retirement savings and Medicare coverage. She shops secondhand, cuts her own hair, and avoids flashy spending. Neff’s story stands out. Many older Americans don’t have enough saved, and XX% live paycheck to paycheck. Still, she’s not alone in retiring abroad — over XXXXXXX Americans collect Social Security while living overseas. Her advice is simple: save consistently, don’t chase risky returns, and plan early. Her story proves that with discipline and smart choices, retirement can be anything but ordinary.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [saving](/topic/saving) [retirement](/topic/retirement) [paris](/topic/paris) [belgium](/topic/belgium) [Post Link](https://x.com/Benzinga/status/1940953672566845951)
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Benzinga @Benzinga on x 305.7K followers
Created: 2025-07-04 01:59:51 UTC
Nancy Neff is 72, retired with over $X million, and spending her golden years traveling through Europe. She’s taken lace-making classes in Belgium and is planning a train trip to Paris for an antique lace auction — a far cry from the traditional image of retirement.
Neff’s financial freedom didn’t come from luck, but from early saving and consistent planning. A Connecticut native, she worked in academia and computer programming, eventually earning six figures. Even in her early career, she contributed XX% of her income to her 401(k), avoided risky investments, and focused on diversified mutual funds.
Her retirement may look luxurious, but she still lives on a budget. She camps, takes cheap transit, and skips luxury lodging. Her travel isn’t funded by Social Security but by her retirement savings and Medicare coverage. She shops secondhand, cuts her own hair, and avoids flashy spending.
Neff’s story stands out. Many older Americans don’t have enough saved, and XX% live paycheck to paycheck. Still, she’s not alone in retiring abroad — over XXXXXXX Americans collect Social Security while living overseas.
Her advice is simple: save consistently, don’t chase risky returns, and plan early. Her story proves that with discipline and smart choices, retirement can be anything but ordinary.
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