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Asking Eric: I’m ready to retire. But after a lifetime of saving, how do I relax into just spending?
Asking Eric: I’m ready to retire. But after a lifetime of saving, how do I relax into just spending?
Asking Eric: I’m ready to retire. But after a lifetime of saving, how do I relax into just spending?

Published on: 02/18/2025

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Dear Eric: I will turn 65 in a few months and have announced my plans to retire. I have a long list of things I want to do, and after 50 years of employment and saving, I am well situated for these next years. At least, that is what my financial adviser and balance sheets tell me.

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