“I’m 56 and just got laid off. Is it safe to step away from full-time work for good?”

11 Jul 2025 • 23 min • EN
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In today’s Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn are diving into the issues that keep many of us up at night: how to plan for long-term care, whether it's actually possible to over-save for retirement, and how to know when it's okay to step off the corporate treadmill for good. 💡 Topics Covered: Managing $2M in assets with no heirs When it’s okay to slow down on saving for retirement  Navigating job loss in your 50s and redefining work on your terms … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try:  🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track!  📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free!  Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com.  While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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