# 3639: [Part 2] The 6 Crucial Questions to Answer Before You Retire by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet

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Podcast: [Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-finance-daily-financial-independence-and-money-advice-879660)
Published: 2026-07-23T07:00:00+00:00
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