10 More Great Reasons to Take Early Retirement

Here are 10 more reminders why retirement can be the best time of your life.

1. You can spend winter in Florida, Arizona, or Hawaii.
2. You don’t have to wait for a bus on a subzero January morning.
3. You get to set your own agenda.
4. You have fewer headaches because life is simpler.
5. You can have a lot more variety in your life.
6. You don’t have to report to a boss about your actions.
7. You can go on a vacation when you want to go and not when your employer says you can.
8. You have more time for more friends in your life.
9. You can put more time into creative pursuits.
10. There are no co-workers to get envious of your accomplishments.

Clearly, retirement can be the best time of your life. Always keep in mind that you are not retiring from life, just a job. The key is to make retirement the beginning of life, not the end!

Retirement Quotes of the Day

A gold watch is the most appropriate gift for retirement, as its recipients have given up so many of their golden hours in a lifetime of service.
— Harry Mahtar

A happy retirement: Research reveals it's how you manage your time and money that counts, not just how much you've got.
— Walter Updegrave, MONEY Magazine senior editor