Welcome to the Jill on Money Show. It is Tuesday, December 21st. We're getting down to it, gang.

I'm very excited because tomorrow, Mark and I will be having our holiday meal together.

And we just haven't seen each other enough, Mark. It's a little bit strange. Since COVID, have we seen each other exactly one time?

One time in person. So this will be number two.

And have you figured out a place for us to dine?

Yes, exactly. She's got to come up with some ideas. And I either need to be near one of two places to pick up canolies.

So that's your, that's your role is to figure it out. Okay.

Now this is the program that takes the mystery out of your financial life.

And you know, we do this in lots of different ways. We try to give you some unconventional and entertaining insights on your money and sometimes your life.

And Mark and I love to answer your financial questions. We have stumbled upon this format, which is like old as dirt.

You know, it's the old Colin radio format. I love it. I love talking to you guys.

And it's really fun. If you would like to come on the air with us, all you have to do is go to Jill on Money.com and click the contact button.

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I don't think we got to the my goal, but I think we got to your goal.

Alright, we need people to subscribe. You'll make my year. Yeah, you won't really, but you know, it'll be nice anyway.

Okay, today we are joined by Laura. She is calling from Gotham, New York City. Hi, Laura. Welcome to the program. What can we do for you?

Hi, Jill. Yeah. Thank you so much for taking my question. You know, I can start with a little background information and then tell you what my few questions are.

Sure. Sure. Well, let's start with your overriding question. What's your real like your big picture question? Because then I can see you'll tell us the information through that lens.

So is what's the big question that's looming for you? So my big question is whether or not I have accumulated enough net worth to retire securely.

So my job is to say yes. So let's go there. How old are you, Laura?

I'm 61. Okay, great. And you're still working? Yes.

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