Like Avandonk, after two divorces I was left with little to build on for retirement.
I still have 8 or 9 years to go, although I am sort of semi retired. I work part time, 3 days a week, and it is good, but at this rate will have to work until I drop, but having said that my new job is really rewarding, so that wouldn't be that bad.
Fortunately, I own my house and have no debt, so I guess I am luckier than most, so not complaining
As long as my eyesight holds out and there are clear skies, I will have a happy life.
I am putting up my Sirius observatory at the moment and am looking forward to just being able to go out without having to lug all the gear out. I have been very lucky here, I had the electricity company cover the street light, yes they actually did it, and my neighbours are very cooperative. I would love to move to the country for darker skies, but I guess we just can't have everything.