The Stacking Benjamins Show · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Retirement expert Wes Moss suggests that true retirement readiness is less about a specific age and more about reaching a point where work becomes optional. He notes that some individuals may achieve this 'optional work' status several years earlier than commonly assumed.
“Well, a lot of us stackers think retirement happens when you reach a certain age, maybe it's 62, maybe it's 65, maybe it's 67, or whenever the government finally sends them a permission slip. West Moss has spent years studying retirees, and his research suggests retirement might be less about reaching a birthday and more about reaching the point where work becomes optional.”
“And even better, some people maybe will be able to get there several years sooner than they assume.”