Show Notes
You do not have to wait until 65 to actually use your money. There is a version of retirement you can take at 35, at 40, at 45, and Andrew breaks down exactly what it costs, who should not do it, and the step-by-step plan to fund one without derailing your future.
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What You'll Learn in This Episode
The difference between a sabbatical and a mini retirement, and why one gives you more leverage
Four red flags that mean you are not ready to take one yet
What pausing your contributions actually costs you over 20 and 30 years
How to calculate your number, including the reentry cushion most people forget
How to solve healthcare before you leave, and the limits of COBRA
The exact way to pitch this to your boss without torching your career
Four real case studies, from a Coast FIRE engineer to a burned-out ER nurse
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