335. Simone "115K Salary with 775K Saved. Can She Retire at 57?"
To retire early, or not retire early? In this episode of Future Rich, CFP® Barbara Ginty sits down with Simone to discuss her very different retirement options. Simone is 54 years old and lives in Chicago, is child-free, and has her own home separate from her partner. She works as an Executive Assistant and brings home $115K per year plus a 5% bonus. Simone's savings are impressive. She has around $775K saved across her different accounts and has no debt aside from her mortgage, which is very manageable. Her biggest expenses are dining out and traveling, which she prioritizes and saves for in a high-yield savings account. In this episode, Barb and Simone discuss: Simone's current financial situation and savings The impact of ESOP on retirement wealth Strategies for retiring early and managing health insurance Balancing lifestyle expenses like travel and dining Planning for income gaps before Social Security kicks in Timing and planning for early retirement Social Security benefits and planning Balancing her current lifestyle with future security If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, we are looking specifically for women who want to discuss their personal finances and have questions about retirement planning, Social Security, and more. 💌 DM us on Instagram (@futurerichpodcast) or apply here . Let’s make it happen! ✨ #FutureRichPodcast **All of our newsletters have moved to Substack, so subscribe if you want to keep in the loop with all things Future Rich! Subscriptions are FREE! Subscribe to our YouTube Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram Visit the Future Rich Podcast website for Financial Freebies and Classes Leaving reviews on the podcast is the best way to boost us on the podcast platforms and help more listeners get #FutureRich Download a free guide today to help plan your financial future! The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Nothing contained in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Any reference to an investment's past or potential performance is not, and should not be construed as, a recommendation or as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands









