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3638: [Part 1] The 6 Crucial Questions to Answer Before You Retire by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet
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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3638: Darrow Kirkpatrick explains that preparing for retirement is less about following a rigid checklist and more about answering a handful of essential questions that shape your financial future. He explores the importance of understanding your living expenses, healthcare options, savings target, and withdrawal strategy, offering a practical framework that can help you approach retirement with greater confidence and clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/the-6-crucial-questions-to-answer-before-you-retire/ Quotes to ponder: "Unless you're fantastically wealthy, it's simply impossible to prepare for retirement without knowing how much it will cost you to live each month." "The bad news is this simple truth: nobody can predict the future." "The good news is that you can achieve enough certainty to make a decision." Episode references: Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/ COBRA Continuation Coverage: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/cobra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices