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Does Retirement = Happiness?

Does Retirement = Happiness?

Update: 2024-10-27
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How would you feel if you worked hard to retire early and later realized you hated being retired? Sadly, online forums make it clear that a number of people who achieve FIRE are disappointed, bored, or otherwise unhappy in retirement. In this episode, Eric and Jason discuss their feelings on this topic. Join us to hear Jason's thoughts in his fifth year of early retirement, and Eric's observations after a recent vacation with his family.


Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/happiness

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