The Retirement Gamble: Fingers Crossed
As I am entering my mid-50’s this year, I have started to seriously look at my exit strategy from work – hopefully sooner than later. Yes, the pull of retirement is a strong one, and honestly, I’m tired of working. I’ve tried to do the “right thing” during my working career (now entering its 4th decade) – keeping my debt down, saving the maximum in my employer-sponsored retirement plans, putting aside an emergency fund, and saving for my kids’ college…