Why I Object to 'Hitting a Number' for Retirement

Retirement Starts Today Radio by Benjamin Brandt CFP®, RICP®

Sep 7, 202620:26Business

Christine Benz got a text from a friend the other day. A mutual friend from college was retiring because he'd "hit his number in the stock market". Most people would read that and think, good for him. Benz says all her a...

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