Frugal retirement, rich life

Some seniors have thrown all the stereotypes about retirement—sandy beaches, shuffleboard and slow living—out the window. And how they’re spending their time not only saves them money but leaves them rich in experience.

Read: Happy retirees making life easier for Canadian advisors

Retirees are travelling across North America in RVs, volunteering for natural disaster victims, in national parks, childrens’ hospitals and other local charities, in exchange for a parking spot, a spare room, reports CNN.

They work independently or through volunteer organizations.

Their lifestyle saves them money, and gives them a sense of purpose and adventure, CNN says.

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