I found this site while surfing and decided to sign in. Was sort of forced into early retirement at 44, to avoid another job transfer (kids were nearing the end of HS and wife was establishing her own career).
I worked part-time for five years till the kids completed college. At that point (at 49) the math showed that my spouses income coupled with leftover college savings would allow me full time retirement.
Now - going on 4 years later - I couldn't be happier and I am fully enjoying the second half of my life. I now realize that work is highly overrated and I would recommend retirement to anyone!
Oh yeah, I'm in southeastern MA.
I worked part-time for five years till the kids completed college. At that point (at 49) the math showed that my spouses income coupled with leftover college savings would allow me full time retirement.
Now - going on 4 years later - I couldn't be happier and I am fully enjoying the second half of my life. I now realize that work is highly overrated and I would recommend retirement to anyone!
Oh yeah, I'm in southeastern MA.