You’ve trusted your financial adviser thus far; when you start to feel anxious about leaving a check behind, reach out. “Remind me that I’m fine.” People do this with financial advisers all the time. It’s perfectly normal to need reassurance.

I really yearn for more discretionary time and my physical health tells me I need to get out from under a desk. My problem is that I am getting cold feet about leaving a paycheck behind. After a lifetime of saving,

My problem is that I am getting cold feet about leaving a paycheck behind. After a lifetime of saving, how do I let myself relax into just spending? I know this is a good problem to have on the surface,

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is hesitant to finally retire from work.

I will turn 65 in a few months and have announced my plans to retire. I have a long list of things I want to do, and after 50 years of employment and saving, I am well situated for these next years. At least,

"I have a long list of things I want to do, and after 50 years of employment and saving, I am well situated for these next years."