" 'In financial planning, we tend to think it's all about the numbers,' says [David Littell, Professor Emeritus at the American College of Financial Services] 'But ... [the] idea that you don't have a paycheck anymore is rather terrifying.' ... [U]nderstand that estimates are just that, and are subject to change. Revisit your plan regularly, and make sure the numbers are going to work before you give up your full-time gig.... Littell was willing to give up control over a quarter of his portfolio in return for guaranteed income[.]"  MORE >>