Retiring early may seem like a pipe dream for most workers, but for some, it’s very real. But even when the money is there, early retirement comes with its own set of challenges — just not financial ones.
Advisers say the real obstacle for many well-off clients isn’t money; it’s mindset. After years spent chasing FIRE — an acronym for the movement “financial independence, retire early” — clients are often surprised by their own feelings and behaviors: Shifting goalposts, unexpected dissatisfaction and lingering regret.
