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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
Posts: 15,174
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I retired when I was 60 . Tomorrow I turn 66 . My wife and I met with a financial planner in our 20's and made a plan to be able to retire early . We met all our goals and did retire early . We regret nothing and enjoy every day . When everything you own is paid for and the burden of work/schedule are removed it is VERY satisfying .
We both worked for Lockheed Martin and between us gave them 56 years . Loved the work and they paid us well . But the meat grinder of schedule pressures eventually burns you out . We don't miss any of it . Without knowing when you will expire the decision on when to retire is flawed . Will you live 1 month ? Or 1 year ? Or 10 years ? Or 20 ? Without that data it's a crapshoot . That was another reason to pull the trigger early .
Our decision works for us . Everyone's situation is different. Good luck to all when making this life altering decision.
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2002 Boxster S . Arctic silver + black top/int. Jake Raby 3.6 SS engine " the beast ". GT3 front bumper, GT3 side skirts and GT3 TEK rear diffuser. 1999 996 C4 coupe black/grey with FSI 3.8 engine . Rear diffuser , front spoiler lip with ducktail spoiler .
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