09/03/2026
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to measure our worth by our productivity.
Our job title, accomplishments and income.
So it's no surprise that retirement can feel unsettling. If so much of your identity has been wrapped up in your work, letting go of that role isn't just a financial transition, it's an emotional one too.
I believe one of the most important parts of retirement planning is remembering that your value doesn't disappear when your paycheck changes.
Your worth was never determined by your income in the first place.