How young did you retire?

[cop414]

Originally Posted by Kyle89

technically retired at age 25 after spending 4 years in the military by winning the IED lottery.

Thank you for your service Kyle, God Bless.

[austinp]

Originally Posted by Kyle89

technically retired at age 25 after spending 4 years in the military by winning the IED lottery.

Thank you for your sacrifice. Hang tough young man.

[Romeojk]

Originally Posted by Kyle89

technically retired at age 25 after spending 4 years in the military by winning the IED lottery.

Hi Kyle, sorry you had to end your career so soon and not when you wanted to. I hope and pray things are okay. God bless you and thank you for your service.

[james1787]

44 now.. I'm thinking I'll be able to retire in my mid 60's? We've got two little ones.. had them later in life... one is still in diapers. I work in IT in a busy role.. hope to slow that pace down in time, maybe in several more years when the house is paid off.

[donas]

I retired a year and a half ago at 44 from twenty years of LE... don't miss that career one bit this day and age!

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by donas

I retired a year and a half ago at 44 from twenty years of LE... don't miss that career one bit this day and age!

[cop414]

Originally Posted by donas

I retired a year and a half ago at 44 from twenty years of LE... don't miss that career one bit this day and age!

Amen

[Watchflair]

I'm 34 - going to be 35 in September and have been asking myself when will it be time to stop the show. I know that it's all a balance.

My concern is that as my career is progressing will I be able to walk away from the money. Is there going to be a point in the next 20-25 years that I will just say I'm done and start the next chapter.

The argument that I always make is that it would be terribly difficult to walk away as that income earned would benefit that family at that point - children's first house, weddings, etc.

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by Kyle89

technically retired at age 25 after spending 4 years in the military by winning the IED lottery.

Thank you for your service - god bless.

[sparky]

Originally retired @ 59, but went back for 10 weeks for a Porsche when I was 61

[Jimbogigolo]

At 29, I am ready to retire. Let me know where I have to sign.

[gmh1013]

one less rat in the race

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by Jimbogigolo

At 29, I am ready to retire. Let me know where I have to sign.

Retirement sounds great but it aint all its made up to be...if i had to do it all over i would keep working unless you have a huge bankroll to keep yourself motivated.

[Laszlo]

I retired at 25 but decided going back to work was more fun. j/k

[Letsgodiving]

The plan is 55 and I'm currently saving almost 60% of my salary to reach that goal in 4 years. One of the benefits of having a job you hate is it's a good motivator for saving. Hope I can make it.

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

The plan is 55 and I'm currently saving almost 60% of my salary to reach that goal in 4 years. One of the benefits of having a job you hate is it's a good motivator for saving. Hope I can make it.

Plus ins ....doctor bills and pills can BK you fast.....even if you have saved up over a million....

[Jimbogigolo]

Originally Posted by gmh1013

Retirement sounds great but it aint all its made up to be...if i had to do it all over i would keep working unless you have a huge bankroll to keep yourself motivated.

No huge bankroll here... so maybe I’ll never retire. Meh


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[Rock]

Mixed feelings about retirement. You can retire too early. All my friends still work.
A lot of folks retire and travel to fill the time (in spite of what they will tell you).
All they can talk about is travel. Boring.
I'm not interested in travel and so I have a lot of time to do other stuff but to tell the truth, it is not as satisfying or as meaningful as working.
Be careful what you wish for....

[waspy1]

I retired at 40. I’m 42 now. I’m as busy as ever (3 kids under 8 years) and don’t miss sitting at a desk all day at all. There are pluses and minuses with stopping early but if you don’t need to be there then I can see why I’d prefer to spend most of my day in an office.


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[Letsgodiving]

Originally Posted by gmh1013

Plus ins ....doctor bills and pills can BK you fast.....even if you have saved up over a million....

A million certainly isn't what it used to be and with the uncertainty of medical insurance/health care in the US it makes planning for an early retirement a challenge.

[Art 1]

It's so much fun doing what I do. Love it. To me its just like going out and having a good time and playing all day. No way would I want to not do it, probably would get depressed. I have to laugh when retired people want me to "sharpen my pencil" because they are retired. Some want to live a good life not working and live better than I do. I figure if they can afford to live well not working they can certainly afford to pay top dollar.

[One Ping Only]

54. Last month.

I had what seemed like a great job but terrible culture and decided it just wasn’t worth the headaches. I plan on consulting part time (2-3 days a week) for the foreseeable future.

[scarlet knight]

I am dabbling with 10 down to six and soon 4 legal cases after a 35 year legal career, with 31 years as a sole practitioner. Closed my office, not taking new cases, let my assistant go.

Look forward to concluding. Miss camaraderie with other attorneys, but do not miss strife, confrontation, bureaucratic nightmares.

Have a couple of activities, do want to find more things to do and people to see to keep my mind stimulated.

[Old Geezer]

I’m retiring at 56 early next year. Worked hard and saved hard. 35 years in the workforce post university is enough for me. I’m not defined by my work. I have my church, hobbies and volunteer activities to keep me busy and provide some semblance of structure. This is me, YMMV.

[landroverking]

Funk question. Could have at 40, again at 50, no way at 60, I hope at the end of this year 65. But I don’t really ever see myself retired. Goal is to truly control my time.

[Uhtred59]

My wife likes horses, so probably never.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by Uhtred59

My wife likes horses, so probably never.

Mine has one

[joeychitwood]

I retired six years ago at age 56. I hadn't planned on retiring so early, but a brain injury forced it. The disability insurance company to which I paid premiums for thirty years gave me one year of benefits, then told me to go back to the ER and "see how it goes." I knew I couldn't practice at my usual level, so I told them thanks for nothing and retired. I've enjoyed the last six years more than any years of my life. I haven't wished for one minute that it was back in the ER.

[bing240sx]

i'm 35 and while i dont think i will fully retire i am seriously considering settling back into a regular 3-4 day a week office or field gig with less travel and fewer staff.

on the other hand, i just started another business with a former colleague who turned 72 yesterday. i like, and dare i say 'prefer' to work with men who have incredible experience and reputations in their fields. It's inspiring to see someone who doesnt need to work put the time in anyways out of respect for his clients or people he's crossed paths with over the last few decades.

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

A million certainly isn't what it used to be and with the uncertainty of medical insurance/health care in the US it makes planning for an early retirement a challenge.

One good long term illness can eat up a million fast....ive seen it first hand.
With all the uncertainty of healh care in the usa makes it impossible to plan.
For example a friend thought he was covered by Lucent until he died but they they kept cutting the policy until it would cover one cold a year.....if that. Just as you get in your 70's and are counting on it help.....its worthless.