DiscoverHerMoney with Jean Chatzky“I’m 56 and just got laid off. Is it safe to step away from full-time work for good?”
“I’m 56 and just got laid off. Is it safe to step away from full-time work for good?”

“I’m 56 and just got laid off. Is it safe to step away from full-time work for good?”

Update: 2025-07-11
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In today’s Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn are diving into the issues that keep many of us up at night: how to plan for long-term care, whether it's actually possible to over-save for retirement, and how to know when it's okay to step off the corporate treadmill for good.




💡 Topics Covered:



  • Managing $2M in assets with no heirs

  • When it’s okay to slow down on saving for retirement 

  • Navigating job loss in your 50s and redefining work on your terms


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“I’m 56 and just got laid off. Is it safe to step away from full-time work for good?”

“I’m 56 and just got laid off. Is it safe to step away from full-time work for good?”

Jean Chatzky Her Money