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Old 07-31-2021, 10:24 PM   #121
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My wife retired at 50. I worked till 56 to see my children through college.

If I quit work earlier, would not have the low WR I have now. I was working part-time doing contract work for the last 10 years in my work life, so it was not too bad.
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Old 08-01-2021, 12:06 PM   #122
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13% here, DH retired at 59, me at 60.
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