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Kiplinger
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Maurie Backman

I’m 57 With $1.8 Million Saved and Want a Low-Stress Job. My Wife Says Keep Cranking and Retire at 62. Who’s Right?

Businessman sitting in armchair in hotel room. His tie is loosened and he appears tired or burned out.

Question: I’m 57, with $1.8 million saved, and want to pivot to a low-stress job for the next decade. My wife says to keep cranking and retire at 62 instead. Who’s right?

Answer: Work culture in the U.S. is very different from that in other parts of the world. As Americans, we’re used to grinding away and taking little time off. And while some people thrive in a high-pressure environment, for others, it’s more stressful than it’s worth.

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