Five million is rarely the hard part. Fifty-five is.

Can you retire at 55 with $5 million? "Is five million enough to retire at fifty-five?" is usually the wrong question. The same five million can carry one couple through a forty-year retirement and leave another anxious by seventy. This walks through what actually decides it: the length of the retirement, the ten-year wait for Medicare, the money that stays locked until fifty-nine and a half, the danger of a bad first decade, and the slow work of inflation. Full transcript and show notes: https://consideratecapital.com/podcast/five-million-and-the-question-of-fifty-five This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice. Considerate Capital is a registered investment adviser in Illinois. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All strategies involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Please consult your own tax, legal, and financial advisors regarding your specific situation.