Retire at 55 as a Black Woman | I Finally Looked at My Retirement Number

Many Black women over 40 are thinking seriously about retirement for the first time, especially as we approach our 50s. In this episode of my Retire at 55 series, I’m sharing the moment I finally sat down and calculated what my retirement number might actually be.Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, especially if you feel like you’re starting later than you should. But understanding your retirement number is one of the most important steps in creating a realistic financial plan.In this conversation, I talk openly about what it felt like to face my numbers, what surprised me, and how this process is helping me rethink my financial strategy as I work toward my goal of retiring at 55.If you are a Black woman over 40 trying to plan for retirement, build investments, and take control of your financial future, this series is designed to share the real journey behind those decisions.