3 Surprising Statistics That Will Make You Want To Retire Early

Interested in a custom strategy to retire early? → https://vwo3759x8i7.typeform.com/earlyretirement Get access to the same software I use in my videos and join the Early Retirement Academy here → https://ari-taublieb.mykajabi.com/early-retirement-academy Join the community here → https://ari-taublieb.mykajabi.com/the-root-collective In this video, I summarize three surprising retirement statistics that might completely change how you view work, money, and time. As the host of the Early Retirement Podcast and a certified financial planner, I share critical insights about life expectancy, healthy years, and how most retirees never spend the wealth they save. My goal is to help you rethink what matters most and evaluate when work can become optional—not just financially but emotionally and mentally. Whether you're aiming to retire early or simply want to better understand the trade-offs, this video provides data-backed clarity to help you make informed life choices. Subscribe for insights into early retirement, tax strategy, and financial independence. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Time Stamp 00:00 - Introduction 00:23 - Recreational Employment 01:12 - Who This Video Is For 02:13 - Statistic #1: Healthy Years vs. Life Expectancy 05:58 - Head Trash: Comparing Yourself to Others 06:07 - Statistic #2: The Lost Time Effect 07:00 - Statistic #3: The Wealth Surplus Paradox 08:10 - Community Insights 10:13 - Final Thoughts & Cautions 11:00 - Wrap-Up & Call to Action –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PODCAST - https://earlyretirementpodcast.com/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/earlyretirementari/ LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aritaublieb/ What video topic would you like to see discussed in a future video? Ari Taublieb, CFP®, MBA, is the Vice President of Root Financial Partners (Fiduciary) and host of the Early Retirement Podcast. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 📣 Are you taking advantage of tax planning before 2026? Most people hoping to retire early know they're leaving money on the table but don't know how to fix it. 👉 Subscribe to our channel and press the bell icon. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⚠️ "DISCLAIMER:⚠️ All content is not to be received as financial advice, and each individual should consult with their dedicated financial planner, tax preparer, estate attorney, etc., before making any financial decisions. This video contains content I created and got permission from its creators to use. This Channel DOES NOT Promote or encourage Any illegal activities; all contents provided by This Channel are meant for EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT purposes only.