# Event Details - **Event Name**: Preparing for (Early?) Retirement: What To Do Now - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Answers to the biggest early retirement questions—how to pay the bills before Social Security and protect your savings from market drops.About this EventIf you’ve ever asked yourself “Could I retire early?“—this event is for you. Preparing for (Early?) Retirement is a practical, no-pressure class for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who want to see if early retirement is possible, and what it takes to make it work. You’ll learn how to turn savings into income, avoid costly mistakes, and prepare for a retirement that could last 30–40 years.Join Stratton & Company for an honest look at how real retirees are making early retirement possible—and what steps you can take now to do the same.Event Topics“How Do I Pay the Bills Before Social Security Kicks In?”Covering your monthly expenses when you stop working early but can’t collect Social Security until 62–67What to do when you and your spouse want to retire at different timesCreating steady income without a paycheck“What If the Market Crashes Right Before or After I Retire?”Why bad market years hurt more when you’re newly retiredHow to protect yourself when you don’t have 20 years to recoverShould you invest differently if you’re retiring early?“Am I Going to Get Killed on Taxes?”“Will I lose a third of my money to taxes when I start withdrawing?”Making sense of 401(k)s, Roth accounts, and regular savingsSmart ways to minimize taxes in your early retirement years“How Much Can I Really Spend Each Year?”Is the “4% rule” safe if I’m retiring at 55?How do I know I won’t run out of money?Planning for 40+ years of retirement instead of 20“How Do I Protect My Family?”What happens to your spouse if you die first?Making sure there’s enough money if you live to 95Planning for kids with special needs over a longer timelineThis event is designed for:Individuals and couples with investment assets over $500,000Anyone wondering if early retirement could actually work for themThose saving in 401(k)s, IRAs, or brokerage accounts who want to protect and maximize what they’ve built - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nocatee/preparing-for-early-retirement-what-to-do-now/100001984320300435 - **Event Categories**: kids, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nocatee - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Chophouse at Nocatee - **lat**: 30.1113041 - **long**: -81.4154097 - **full address**: Chophouse at Nocatee, 330 Pine Lake Drive, Nocatee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Preparing for (Early?) Retirement: What To Do Now - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/303ded2e46e4edb9fa8fb1b9f60e060f95201fe091369c43957f888f51f22036-rimg-w1200-h548-dcf1f7fd-gmir.jpg?v=1775097183 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Preparing for (Early?) Retirement: What To Do Now being held? - **A:** Preparing for (Early?) Retirement: What To Do Now takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Chophouse at Nocatee, 330 Pine Lake Drive, Nocatee, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Preparing for (Early?) Retirement: What To Do Now? - **A:** Preparing for (Early?) Retirement: What To Do Now is organized by Stratton & Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Preparing for (Early?) Retirement: What To Do Now is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nocatee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Preparing for (Early?) Retirement: What To Do Now sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Preparing for (Early?) 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