Should You Take A Sabbatical Instead Of Retiring?

https://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/schedule_form?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nerdwallet&utm_campaign=nwwp_mktg_internal_07272026_yournextdollarepisode Should you take a sabbatical instead of retiring early? 🤔 Retirement is often treated like a finish line, but waiting decades to finally enjoy your freedom may not be the smartest move. In this video, we break down when a sabbatical can make more sense than full retirement, especially if you’re burned out, not financially ready to retire, or want to test-drive your “someday” life before making a permanent decision. Chapters 00:00 Should you retire or take a sabbatical? 00:00 Burned out doesn’t always mean done 00:00 When a sabbatical makes more financial sense 00:00 Test-driving your “someday” life 00:00 The real costs of taking a break 00:00 Lost income, compounding, and re-entry 00:00 5 questions to ask before you decide 00:00 Team sabbatical or team retire early? Are you team sabbatical or team retire early? Drop a comment below Learn more about working with NerdWallet Wealth Partners: 👉 Subscribe for more high earner conversations and topics. #Sabbatical #RetirementPlanning #EarlyRetirement #FinancialPlanning #Burnout #PersonalFinance

Added 28 Jul 2026