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9 signs you are not financially OK to Retire

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edited December 2019 in The OT Bullpen
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/021716/10-signs-you-are-not-ok-retire.asp?utm_source=personalized&utm_campaign=bouncex&utm_term=18902392&utm_medium=email

And one other reason to keep working

1. Problems Paying Bills
2. High Level of Debt
3. No Future Expenses Plan
4. No Social Security Plan
5. No Monthly Financial Plan
6. No Long-Term Financial Plan
7. Inflation Not Figured In
8. Portfolio Not Rebalanced
9. Retirement Worries You
10. You Still Love Your Job
The Bottom Line
Being ready to retire means more than being ready to stop waking up at 6:00 a.m. to put in long hours at a job you’re not thrilled about. If it were that simple, most of us would retire at 25. What it really takes to retire is a solid grasp of your budget, a carefully considered investment and spending plan for your life savings, debt that’s under control, and a plan you’re excited about for how you’ll spend your days. With that in mind, here are 10 signs you might not be ready to retire yet.



What if you are ready but don't want to
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