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Retired and Rooted in Egypt

Welcome to Retired & Rooted in Egypt!

I’m Matrell, a retired Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and American living in Egypt. This channel is for anyone who wants to create a retirement filled with freedom, purpose, adventure, and joy.

Here you’ll find honest conversations about retirement, my original Renee Carter story series, life in Egypt, retirement abroad, cost of living, travel, and practical inspiration for designing the next chapter of life.

Whether you’re retired, planning for retirement, or simply dreaming of a different future, you’re welcome here.

Retirement isn’t the end of your story—it’s the beginning of a brand-new one.

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🌿 R&R Clips | I Wish I'd Known This About Retirement Savings 6 Years Ago! 🇪🇬

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🌿 R&R Clips | America is wrong for this!

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🌿 R&R Clips | Can $50K in Savings Pay Your Bills in Egypt? 🇪🇬

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🌿How I Turn My Savings Into Retirement Income in Egypt

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Let’s Talk Savings! 💰 Can Your Savings Become Retirement Income? | R&R Crew Check-In

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Can I Afford to Retire in Egypt? | Renee's Retirement Journey Ep. 4

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Retirement Is FREEDOM, Not Inactivity! | R&R Clips Ep4

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Cheap Rent Means NOTHING If You're Unhappy! | R&R Clips Ep3

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What Does Affordable Retirement REALLY Mean? | R&R Clips Ep2

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R&R Crew Check-In 💚 | Let's Catch Up, Y'all!

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An Imperfect Week Is NOT a Wasted Week! | R&R Clips Ep1

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Beyond the Budget: What Makes Retirement Worth It? | R&R Crew Friday Chit Chat

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Can You Afford to Retire in Egypt? My Real-Life Perspective at 60

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R&R Crew, Help Me Choose My Beach Wedding Outfit! ✂️💚

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Behind the Scenes: The Party Did NOT Go as Planned 😂 | Members Only

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I Took Onyx for a Trim. He Came Home Sedated and Shaved.

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Introduction - Ep 3 Renee Carter's Retirement

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What If I Left America? | Renee's Story — Episode 3

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A Little Life Update… Then We Vibe 🎶 | R&R Crew

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Friday Chit Chat: Life Lately, Lessons & A Little Tea ☕ | Members Only

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Join the R&R Crew

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❤️ R&R CREW — Please DO NOT Judge Me!

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🌿 MORNING MAGIC | Let's Harvest Some Collards!💛

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She Did Everything Right... So Why Doesn't Retirement Work? | Ep2

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Retirement on $1,350? The Math Ain't Mathing | Renee Carter Ep. 2

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I Was Gone for 4 Weeks… Here’s Everything That Happened 🇺🇸🎓🎉 (Life Update + Egypt Plans)

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Meet Renee Carter: A Retirement Story for Gen X | Ep1

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Can You Really Retire on Social Security | Meet Renee Carter #storytime Ep1

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We Threw the Ultimate Graduation Garden Party for Our Future Doctor 🎓🌸

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College Tour Day at Agnes Scott | Dorms, Labs, 🏀 Basketball & Family Moments

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🌿 I Took a Break… This Is What My Life Looks Like Now

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A Beautiful Birthday Dinner in El Gouna 🇪🇬 Amazing Food & Egyptian Hospitality

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I Was Feeling Down… So I Harvested My Collards & Cooked My Way Back

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Retire Different: Living in Egypt After 60

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Green Kente, Black History & A Little Chaos 🖤 | New Bedding + Candle Collection Reveal

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Luxor Has Changed (Part 3) | Gratitude, TukTuks & Dinner by the Nile

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Inside the Hurghada Ladies Painting Party 🇪🇬 | Sisterhood, Art & New Connections

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Luxor Has Changed (Part 2) | Shopping Solo in Arabic, $10 Groceries & Our Rental Tour

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Come On In… My House Finally Feels Like Home | Members saw it first

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I Missed the Meetup… and Chose a Date with My Husband Instead | Hurghada Life

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Plant Shopping in Hurghada🪴 Finishing My Bedroom & Facing My Plant Fear

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This Is What My Days in Egypt Look Like | Lunch in Mamsha (Mini Vlog Pt. 1)

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Luxor Has Changed | My First Solo Day Out in Modern Luxor, Egypt

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Fear Didn’t Decide | Facing a 5-Year Fear in a Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor

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Is Egypt Safe for Expats? Healthcare, Banking & Real Life Answers from Luxor 🇪🇬

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Why I Left YouTube for a While | Slow Living, Fresh Vision, and Peace

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From Anxiety to Connection: Meeting Amazing Women Abroad 🌍

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Feeling Trapped? Find Freedom Abroad 🌍 #over50

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My Dream “House Hotel” Apartment in Egypt 🏡✨ | Red Sea Views + Full Renovation Tour

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My Final Week in America: Family, Tragedy, and the Journey Back to Egypt #over50 #expatlife

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R&R Crew Member Update

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Back in the USA: 4th of July with My Grandkids 🇺🇸❤️ #expatlife #over50

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From Bucket List to Reality: Paddleboarding in El Gouna | Retirement Tour pt 3, Egypt 🇪🇬 #over50

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Checking In🤎

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Inside Our 5-Star Villa Life in El Gouna, Egypt | Retirement Tour Pt 2

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Gen X Couple Considers Retirement in Egypt | Birthday Celebration at Kirvem Steakhouse 🇪🇬🥩 #OVER50

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Get in on a good investment before the dollar loses it advantage in the region

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You Asked, I Answered | IS EGYPT SAFE FOR WOMEN TO TRAVEL SOLO? #expatlife #over50 #movingabroad

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You Asked, I Answered | EGYPT VISA PROCESS #OVER50 #livingabroad ABROAD

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