‘Retirement Is A Stupid Idea’: Rich Political Commentator Says It’s ‘Totally Insane’ To Believe You Should Receive Social Security After Only Working For 45 Years — But Those Who ‘Actually Work For A Living’ Argue Retirement Is The Dream Getting Them Through Each Day

Benzinga

Jeannine Mancini

Ben Shapiro, a divisive conservative political commentator, stoked controversy with his recent remarks dismissing the concept of retirement as “a stupid idea.”

During the March 12 edition of his “Daily Wire” podcast, Shapiro said, “Frankly, I think … read more “‘Retirement Is A Stupid Idea’: Rich Political Commentator Says It’s ‘Totally Insane’ To Believe You Should Receive Social Security After Only Working For 45 Years — But Those Who ‘Actually Work For A Living’ Argue Retirement Is The Dream Getting Them Through Each Day”

‘I tried the Fire method to retire early – my advice is don’t bother’

The Telegraph

Amelia Murray

James Beckett
After passing up a trip to Las Vegas with friends, James Beckett began questioning the rationale of the Fire strategy – Heathcliff OMalley

Would you give up your social life and embrace extreme frugality in exchange … read more “‘I tried the Fire method to retire early – my advice is don’t bother’”

At 23, she landed a job at a 3-star Michelin restaurant. Less than 2 years later, she left to run a food stall in Singapore.

Business Insider

Marielle Descalsota

At 23, she landed a job at a 3-star Michelin restaurant. Less than 2 years later, she left to run a food stall in Singapore.
  • Shanice Lim left a Michelin-starred restaurant to run a hawker stall
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Can you retire for less than $1M? Not in these states: Priciest states to retire

USA Today

Daniel de Visé

Is $1 million the new benchmark for a comfortable retirement?

The term “millionaire” used to apply exclusively to the rich. Lately, though, Americans increasingly opine that anyone who hopes to retire in comfort will need … read more “Can you retire for less than $1M? Not in these states: Priciest states to retire”

6 Key Signs Middle-Class Gen Xers Might Become Poor in Retirement

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John Csiszar

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Gen Xers were born between 1965 and 1980, meaning they are between 44 and 59 as of 2024. This means that, by and large, they are the next generation to retire, after the remaining … read more “6 Key Signs Middle-Class Gen Xers Might Become Poor in Retirement”