Retire Young-ish is the money podcast for Millennials and Gen Z who want freedom, not just finances. We break down investing, saving, side hustles, and the FIRE movement without the boring jargon. Whether you dream of retiring early, working less, or just living life on your own terms, this show gives you real strategies, honest conversations, and a few laughs along the way. Because who says planning for retirement has to wait until you’re old?
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Retire Young-ish is the money podcast for Millennials and Gen Z who want freedom, not just finances. We break down investing, saving, side hustles, and the FIRE movement without the boring jargon. Whether you dream of retiring early, working less, or just living life on your own terms, this show gives you real strategies, honest conversations, and a few laughs along the way. Because who says planning for retirement has to wait until you’re old?
Why Retiring Early Could Be the Best (or Worst) Financial Move You Make
Retire Young-ish
35 minutes
1 month ago
Why Retiring Early Could Be the Best (or Worst) Financial Move You Make
The source provides an extensive overview of the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, examining both the major benefits and significant risks of pursuing early retirement. The argument for retiring early emphasizes financial freedom, the ability to leverage compound interest through aggressive savings, and the opportunity to escape workplace stress while still young enough to enjoy life. Conversely, the source cautions that early retirement can be detrimental due to longevity risk (outliving savings), high healthcare costs before Medicare eligibility, the impact of long-term inflation, and the psychological challenge of losing purpose; the episode concludes that success depends on meticulous planning and building a financial safety net.
“If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.”
Warren Buffett
Retire Young-ish
Retire Young-ish is the money podcast for Millennials and Gen Z who want freedom, not just finances. We break down investing, saving, side hustles, and the FIRE movement without the boring jargon. Whether you dream of retiring early, working less, or just living life on your own terms, this show gives you real strategies, honest conversations, and a few laughs along the way. Because who says planning for retirement has to wait until you’re old?
