My dad sacrificed everything to retire early — only to die before he could enjoy it. I'll never recommend early retirement to anyone.

• 07/15/2024, 5:35 AM
• businessinsider.com

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My father was always a thrifty guy, and he tried — mostly unsuccessfully — to pass that trait along to me and my siblings.