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Originally Posted by 2000cs
...If you can work though all of this with some confidence, you can handle it yourself. You may want to get some financial planning advice from a real pro (not some anonymous dude on a BMW forum)......
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This is paramount for anyone (everyone). You should have a retirement specialist, usually associated with your insurance/estate planning that isn't you. You/we frequently look at our financials in a manner that prioritizes our wants and not necessarily our reality. "Oh yeah, I can afford that....". You need someone completely objective to review your investments.
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Originally Posted by ASAP
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I don't know anything sadder than-
1) Someone waiting to retire because they wouldn't know what to do.
2) Someone retiring and going back to work later - part time or whatever.
3) Someone retiring and not being able to do anything they actually want to do because they can't afford it.....
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Actually, one thing that many people thrive from is working part-time at non-profits or charities that appeal to them. Or, at a job - between traveling and golfing or just enjoying life - that makes them feel connected. Heck get a job working a a golf course, zoo, museum, baseball park... that allows you to connect with things you enjoy and participate for free.