I'm almost 52. I've put a minimum of 10% in 401k since age 32, and have been in the aggressive mode all these years. I am FAR from even thinking of retiring. The way I figure, I never will retire. With the oil field laying off like crazy, I'm not even sure I'll be employed by the end of the year. IF I could stay employed till 67 at same wage, savings rate, and same company match, I will have enough to semi-retire. I'll hopefully be able to do consulting enough to pay for health care. Happy for guys that can retire early, live out their dreams at a young age. They probably worked their @#$# off and reaped the fruits of their labors, and I know I'm not to envy, but DANG! I wish I could do the same thing.
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