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Did you know that 48% of people retire earlier than they expected? A recent study reveals surprising reasons why, ranging from unexpected health issues to changes at work and even financial readiness.

In this episode of Retiring Today with Loren Merkle, we dive deep into the findings and what they mean for your retirement journey.We also answer two common viewer questions: “How do I get my money in retirement?” and “How difficult is it to start getting the money?” Loren Merkle and Chawn Honkomp give clear, straightforward answers to help you feel confident about your retirement income plan.

Don’t leave your retirement to chance! We share actionable steps to help you prepare for an early retirement— whether it’s by choice or unexpected circumstances.

Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY® https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/

Chawn Honkomp, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®, CPA® https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/chawn-honkomp/

Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/molly-nelson/

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