06/16/2026
“Am I really allowed to walk away from the 9-to-5 if a layoff hits tomorrow?”
That was the heartbeat of a conversation that Nicole Crisman Milone and Jennifer Meldrim had last week with a dual-career couple, one of whom is bracing for bank restructuring. They pulled their plan onto the big screen, layered in a realistic capital-gains “budget,” and stress-tested early retirement against rising healthcare costs. The moment of truth? Even with a more conservative 6 % growth rate, their assets still supported 30 years of travel, without touching their home equity. The look of relief when they saw that green “91 % probability of success” bar is why our team loves this work. If uncertainty at the office keeps you up at night, consider giving your numbers a fresh, honest run-through.
Clarity is a powerful antidote to worry.