I have been blessed. Worked for a great company, made a fair salary, had great benefits and most of all God has blessed me with good health.I retired at the early age of 50 with a good pension & all benefits paid by my company for myself and my wife. I will be retired 25 years in a few months. It seems like yesterday. Time moves quickly after 50.

Retirement is not the same for everyone. It is what is good for your particular case. If you decide to retire early you had better have a hobby.

My wife also retired from the school system at the age of 53. We do a lot of things together, but not all things. She stays a lot busier than I do.

One thing that is important. You have the last say with your financial advisor. You know your business and lifestyle better than he or she does.

Retire with a positive attitude, surround yourself with good friends, do for your extended family and friends and give thanks to God daily.