My mother says she plans to never retire because she loves what she does. I wish I could say the same about my career.

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The author wishes he had a career that he loves.

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An NYC couple broke a golden rule of mortgage payments, and it helped them retire early

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

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I'm an 85-year-old ghostwriter who's never been more in demand. I charge high prices, embrace my wrinkles, and live full out.

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Judy Katz.

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How relief for the 40 million Americans without a retirement account could work

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President Donald Trump unveiled a new retirement saving policy in his 2026 State of the Union speech.

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An NYC couple went from 'autopilot' to financial independence. They share 3 money moves they made.

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson reside in Manhattan.

Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

Biggest moments from Trump's State of the Union

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In a record-long State of the Union, President Donald Trump highlighted tax cuts, immigration policy, and tariffs, while sharply criticizing Democrats.

My dad died at 56 and never made it to retirement. The 3 lessons he taught me changed my own plans and perspective.

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Author Callum Macauley-Murdoch and his dad
I've learned a lot from my dad's life and death, especially when I think of his retirement plans and how he never got to see them through.

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We wanted to get away from the cold, so we left Michigan and retired in Panama. We're not planning to move back.

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Greg Kitzmiller and his wife, Jen, moved from Michigan to Panama after they retired.

Greg Kitzmiller.

I'm 39 but just started contributing to a 401(k) account. I have what I call 'retirement planning paralysis.'

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The author has always struggled to plan for retirement.

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A 3-fund portfolio, a no-kid lifestyle, and a 'die with zero' mindset: How one NYC couple is retiring in their 40s

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

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