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Why Can't I Retire Early?!
Episode 177

Why Can't I Retire Early?!

Many Happy Returns · PensionCraft

July 16, 202543m 14sExplicit

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Show Notes

The dream of an early retirement is a powerful motivator for many investors. But often it remains just that: a dream. So what’s holding people back? Is it simply a matter of money? Or are there deeper, psychological reasons why people decide to keep working?

And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is the state pension like a bond?

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