That enjoyable 'mini retirement' requires serious planning
Are you ready to leave your job, ride off into the sunset and devote time and energy to more personally meaningful pursuits? If you answered yes but are still 20 to 30 years away from a traditional retirement, you may want to consider taking a "mini retirement." Unfamiliar with this concept? Author Tim Ferriss created and defined it in his book "The 4-Hour Workweek." Essentially, mini retirements are a series of intentional breaks throughout your career, rather than one final retirement after a life of labor. This is different from a sabbatical or unpaid leave. We're talking about a clean break from your employer, followed at...