Behind the Mike It is entirely possible that your retirement years can be the very best of your life… or the very worst. Many times, it boils down to one question: Did you earn enough money during the 40 years or so of your work life to sustain you for the 40 years or so of your retirement life? If you are already retired, it is a little late to address the would-a, could-a and should-a’s of those 40 working years. However, it is not too late to talk about the status quo, i.e. where you stand now. The main obstacle most retirees ...