In this episode of Retirement Reality, Darren shares what it’s really like to walk away from work at 54 and why it still feels surreal. After decades of saving, hitting his number, and paying off the house, a company reorg gave him the push he needed to finally make the leap. He talks about how it feels to go from structure to freedom overnight, what surprised him about early retirement, and why he refuses to see it as a “forever” decision. For Darren, this season isn’t about stopping life —...
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In this episode of Retirement Reality, Darren shares what it’s really like to walk away from work at 54 and why it still feels surreal. After decades of saving, hitting his number, and paying off the house, a company reorg gave him the push he needed to finally make the leap. He talks about how it feels to go from structure to freedom overnight, what surprised him about early retirement, and why he refuses to see it as a “forever” decision. For Darren, this season isn’t about stopping life —...
Most people stay with the wrong financial advisor far too long: out of loyalty, inertia, or fear of starting over. But the cost of sticking with the wrong person can be measured in dollars, stress, and lost years you can’t get back. 5 Signs You Should Fire Your Financial Advisor 1. They always say “ask your CPA” instead of doing proactive tax planning (advisors don’t file returns, but tax planning is inseparable from investing and retirement decisions). 2. They only talk about investme...
Ready For Retirement
In this episode of Retirement Reality, Darren shares what it’s really like to walk away from work at 54 and why it still feels surreal. After decades of saving, hitting his number, and paying off the house, a company reorg gave him the push he needed to finally make the leap. He talks about how it feels to go from structure to freedom overnight, what surprised him about early retirement, and why he refuses to see it as a “forever” decision. For Darren, this season isn’t about stopping life —...
