I do not post on this forum much anymore but thought I would here. I actually planned for early forced retirement in my late 50's, working to rule long before it became a buzz word. I recall the look on a corporate manager when he asked me what my plans for the future were and I said retirement, horrified. I was a lower level manager. Use your retirement savings, it doesn't do you any good when you're dead. I used some for living but also spent on updating my home, where I hope to leave feet first. Got a part time job to keep occupied and a little income. Managed to hold off on social security until I was 65, just like I planned. Look at putting money into a health savings account to offset your tax hit from 401k withdrawals if you are younger than 65. That money is coming in handy now that I am in treatment for cancer. Spend money wisely and slowly. I have enjoyed not being forced to participate in unfettered capitalism and have never regretted my decision. Good luck to you.

Enjoy your new life. You never know what can happen. Many years ago I left a steady job to start my own business, and I often wondered if that was foolish. My business certainly has not made me rich, but I have got along and paid my way through life.

But the "safe" secure job which I took the risk of giving up. About twelve months after I left, the company went bad, was taken over, and closed down. Then the new owners knocked the buildings down and sold the land.

Glad to see you. Happy Retirement!

Been wondering where you were, thanks 4 update, happy to know all is well!

Enjoy this new phase in your life. Hugs.

((Hugs)) to you.

I hope your tears are over now, and that you're enjoying retirement, and I hope you will find time for some fun in your life now. You deserve it.

Glad things are going well. I hope it's palm trees and fancy drinks at pool side - or whatever you're sort of equivalent would be.

I'm glad things are going well in your new life. Take your SS and enjoy the freedom.