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Originally Posted by champion6
If I were you, the biggest concern would be the cost and availability of medical insurance until turning age 65.
From the financial point of view, what cost estimates has your advisor made? From the health point of view, do you have any pre-existing conditions that will increase your difficulty in obtaining affordable coverage? Are you willing to accept a higher copay to lower the premium?
Finally, the unpredictable: in what ways will politicians change the existing healthcare laws in the next 10 years?
Good luck ... it's a jungle out there!
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For a reference point, I'm 64 (and a half!) and have to buy my own health insurance. I am in excellent health, no smoking, no high cholesterol, not overweight. My $5k deductible plan is over $800 per month.
I can see Medicare in the distance
ETA: I see you are an expert on gas fittings and piping. I am sure you could find a home for your skills here, full or part-time, if you chose.