Mind the Gap

I encourage everyone to make sure they (1) have identified what they'll do and (2) are sure they can afford the option(s) chosen. It would be horrible to work off the premise you'll use COBRA and then find out you can't afford the premiums, or that it doe

How many people do you know who want to retire early, or leave their job for one reason or another? At first glance it seems like it would be awesome - plenty of free time, nobody telling you what to do, it's like moving out of your parent's house all over again! And I'm all for this, although I'll be the first to admit early retirement just isn't for m…