How We Inflation-Proofed Our Retirement

Retirees Stephen and Karen Kreider Yoder say they’ve protected their retirement from rising prices by spending time to save money. The article frames early retirement as often the hardest period, but argues that the choices made in those first years can shape how retirees handle the years that follow. It focuses on practical habits—finding ways to cut costs and keep savings going—aimed at reducing the impact of inflation on day-to-day finances. The piece is presented as a firsthand account from the couple, with the emphasis on maintaining purchasing power as prices rise.