If you're hoping to finally hand in your notice and become a retiree in 2024, chances are good you're counting down the days until the new year. Before you give up a regular paycheck for good, though, there's something you absolutely need to do first to avoid financial disaster (or having to return to work after you've gotten used to a life of leisure).

Here's what it is.

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