What I Learned About Early Retirement

At 55 years old, I found myself at a crossroads I hadn’t anticipated. Laid off from a long-time job and thrust into early retirement, I was faced with a reality that was both liberating and daunting. Like many, I had dreamed of retiring early, imagining leisurely mornings and endless freedom, but this wasn’t the timeline I had envisioned.

The timing couldn’t have been more challenging...