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Someday—hopefully years from now—I will pack up my office and go home for the last time. Here's what I will think about taking with me. The post Stuff You Should Take with You When You Lea...
Most Americans spend 40 to 50 years working toward retirement, but it doesn’t have to take that long. Some jobs pay enough to hit your financial goals faster, giving you the freedom to walk away...
My current job is becoming very stressful. I do IT Tech Support for our product. The last 2 months have been brutal - some 12 to 16 hr days. I am a specialist in a specific area, the "go to" person so...
One of the biggest concerns about early retirement is how to afford healthcare without an employer-sponsored plan. It’s a valid worry, health insurance in the U.S. isn’t cheap, and medical...
You don’t need a four-decade career to earn six figures. Many jobs pay well long before the typical retirement age. Some of the best-paying careers take less than 10, 20, or 30 years to peak, an...
I'm a public defender who would like to do other things, maybe. My job tires me out and sucks up most of the week and the occasional night/weekend. It's also stressful, though less so as I've aged. It...
Getting a job used to be about knowing the right people or saying the right things. Now it’s resume bots, silence after interviews, and job listings that lead nowhere. The economy might be techn...
I'm turning 66 in September 2025, and will be 10 months away from my full retirement age. I started taking my retirement benefits in March, but have an opportunity to take a f/t job starting in Januar...
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, finding both financial stability and a healthy work-life balance can feel elusive. But locum tenens ... Read more...
? Show Notes This week on the Retirement Answer Man show, we kick things off with a couple of Rockin’ Retirement in the Wild stories from listeners living out their retirement dreams. Then we di...
Earning income doesn’t have to mean clocking in or sitting in traffic. The way people make money is changing fast, and more are finding flexible, proven ways to get paid without a traditional jo...
I am considering a job change essentially for the retirement plan. It would be doing what I do now, just for a different place that offers a retirement pension that my current employer does not offer....
I have always and still work hard. I love my company, the job is rewarding, but as we grow the stress and drama are becoming more prevalent. In past jobs, my stress levels would rise to uncomfortable ...
Getting a master’s degree isn’t cheap. Tuition costs are up, competition is high, and too many people jump in without thinking about how long it’ll take to pay that bill back. That s...
Not every high-paying job requires a fancy degree or comes with a title people brag about at parties. In fact, some of the best opportunities out there are the ones no one talks about. These are the o...
Being an executor of an estate isn't easy, so you should do what you can to help them out. It can be as easy as making a list and being smart about your email accounts....
I had told my manager that I would be retiring this year when he let me know I was not getting a raise since my salary is at the maximum they pay. I was angry and said well I won't be here anyway. I a...
You don’t need to move to a big city or sit in an office to make six figures anymore. Many high-paying jobs are already remote and more are coming. If you’re still measuring success in com...
As doctors, we optimize for salary, prestige, or job security but rarely consider the factors that really contribute to long-term happiness. The post Flourishing at Work: What Physicians Get Wrong Abo...
I posted previously about an opportunity to go back to work part time after several years of retirement. I went in for several informal interviews and we finally discussed compensation. They offered a...
Exploring how to transition from an achievement-based career to a fulfilling retirement lifestyle with author Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons....
We’ve talked about physician burnout before. It’s an unfortunate side effect of how the U.S. healthcare system currently functions. It’s ... Read more...
You can work for twenty years and still have no real control over your time, your income, or your future. The truth is, most people aren’t stuck because of lack of effort, but because they made ...
If you're nearing retirement and worry that your job is no longer needed, take steps to upskill or reskill....
Job hunting feels like a full-time job with no paycheck. You’re grinding through applications, updating resumes, and still hearing silence. Most people aren’t doing it wrong, they’re...
I’ve seen a number of posts by people who are trying to decide to retire because there was something at the job that had become intolerable. Or people who had been offered a package earlier than...
Doctors could earn more income and reach financial freedom earlier by incorporating unconventional jobs into their careers. The post How Doctors Can Maximize Their Earning Potential with an Unconventi...
Work isn’t just stressful anymore, it’s become unsustainable. People are clocking in tired, checked out, and one meeting away from walking out for good. It’s not just the job, it&rsq...
Job markets change. College has become incredibly expensive. But we all still want to make more money. So what’s the answer? Certifications. In today’s competitive job landscape, acquiring...
An interview with Dr. Rob Orman, a writer, podcaster, and coach who now works with physicians to build resilience, overcome burnout, and reconnect with meaning and purpose in their work. The post Opti...
Wage growth for job-hoppers is on the decline, but financial advisors say that might be a good thing for long-term retirement savings....
Everyone wants a career that makes sense for their life, something that pays the bills without sucking the soul dry. Some chase passion, others want stability, and plenty just want a paycheck that mat...
Last night, my wife mentioned she thought I retired too early. Today, after catching up with some of my old team members over coffee, I realized I don’t miss the job at all. The man who replaced...
I've been planning to retire at the end of this calendar year, at the age of 59. Currently I have over 1400 hours of accumulated sick leave, roughly 35 weeks (considering a 5-day work week). While I c...
I am 65 YO and currently working. My previous job had a pension. I received a letter saying I am now eligible to draw that pension. Can I draw from this pension while still working? Should I ? Backgro...
With its fate hanging in the balance, it’s a good time to remember the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau arose out of subprime mortgage scams like these. A mother who moved her young children...
I like working, so I am looking at a job 5 minutes from my house, @ 1/2 my pay, good insurance benefits, and none of the work drama, management of people, work pressure and stress I have in my current...
Retirees, career changers, and anyone tired of the daily grind all want the same thing, a job that pays well without sucking the life out of them. The good news? Plenty of “boring” jobs do...
Burnout, a need for a change and/or a desire to stay engaged often propel people to start a new professional chapter. This is how you can do it....
It’s been a while so it’s time for another reader case! This one caught my eye immediately because ever since I became a mom I developed an endless admiration for single parents. Some days...
In this episode, Nancy shares some of the things she has learned throughout her 30 years of working in the field of retirement planning. As she heads into retirement herself, she reflects on her exper...
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What is a doctor or a surgeon? A highly trained, highly skilled, and highly knowledgeable professional? Yes. But what if ... Read more...
I thought deeply this past week and decided to pull the trigger. My financial needs are set. I keep delaying for things like upgrading furniture and some frivolous purchases I may not buy in retiremen...
Employees can fight the bias and misconceptions that may be hindering their opportunities for involvement, development and advancement by combatting age stereotypes....
I am 55 and planning to semi retire at 62 and have an encore career as a part time therapist. I have all the certifications done and think this could be a rewarding way to stay active and be helpful t...
Not to be confused with consultant physicians, medical consultancy is a new job prospect for physicians looking for an alternative ... Read more...
I work from an office, 5 days a week. My last day is December 6. My immediate post-retirement fantasies circle around padding around in sweatpants and leisurely drinking coffee without the rush and st...
Some retirees — not all by any stretch — take a part-time job for the sheer enjoyment of it, not really because they need the money (though that’s a nice bonus to have “beer mo...
Forty-four percent of workers in a Vanguard dataset either increased or maintained their…...