The Saver to Spender Quiz: Enjoy the Life You Earned

You’ve spent 30 or 40 years mastering the art of saving; it’s now time to master the art of spending. You built the budget, made the trade-offs and watched your nest egg grow. But now that you’ve reached the finish line, turning off “saving mode” can feel surprisingly unnatural.

If the thought of spending down your hard-earned portfolio causes a pang of anxiety, you aren’t alone — in fact, most retirees spend far less than they safely can, shortchanging the very lifestyle they sacrificed to build.