I finally paid off my mortgage at 58 and instead of feeling free I feel terrified that I have nothing forcing me to keep earning and no excuse not to pursue what I actually care about.
More people experience this than they realize.
The removal of external constraints forces a confrontation with internal fears about purpose and worth.
“Where Are You with Money in your 50s and 60s — the pre-retirement decade?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.