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Early Retirement - Financial Freedom (Investing, Tax Planning, Retirement Strategy, Personal Finance)Show Notes
Retirement feels different when you’re close enough to see the real fears and trade-offs. Hana is just a few years away from stepping out of active duty, and she shares what it’s like to stand in that in-between space—excited for a slower pace, but still navigating purpose, parenting, and the question of “am I actually ready?” She talks about dreaming of morning pickleball, the frugal roots that shaped her money habits, and how starting to invest later than she planned didn’t stop her from g...
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