I retired young at 55. It felt weird initially, but I'm loving the slower pace of life.

12/13/2024, 5:21 AM
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I retired young at 55. It felt weird initially, but I'm loving the slower pace of life.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shawn Robertson, a 55-year-old retiree from Tsawwassen, Canada. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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