Retire at 55 as a Single Black Woman | The Reality of Trying to Catch Up

Many Black women over 40 feel like they are trying to “catch up” when it comes to retirement planning. In this episode of my Retire at 55 series, I talk honestly about what it feels like to start taking retirement seriously later in life and what that means for building investments and creating a financial plan. Retirement planning for Black women over 40 often looks different due to career changes, caregiving responsibilities, and life transitions. But it’s never too late to begin building a strategy that supports your long-term financial freedom. In this cepisode, I share my reflections on catching up financially, learning about investing, and adjusting my mindset as I work toward my goal of retiring at 55. If you are a Black woman over 40 thinking about early retirement, building wealth, and designing a life that prioritizes time and peace, this series is for you.