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Songs to Retire By


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I’m traveling this week, but I wanted to leave you with something while I’m gone.

Last December I posted a Christmas 401(k) retirement song, The 401(k) Christmas Song – Fred Reish. I thought I would follow up on that by posting the lyrics of another 401(k) retirement song.  So, as I did the first time, I asked ChatGPT to give me another retirement song. This time the song should be in the style of Aretha Franklin, one of my all-time favorite singers.

The lyrics are good, but the real Aretha is great. Enjoy!

Here’s a soulful, Aretha Franklin–style song for your request — full of heart, grit, and a gospel-blues groove. Picture Aretha at the piano, Hammond organ behind her, backup singers wailing in harmony — this is a working woman’s anthem of perseverance and sweet retirement joy: Continue reading Songs to Retire By →

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The 401(k) Christmas Song


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As some of you all know, I have asked ChatGPT to write lyrics for retirement songs…because I co-host a podcast on retiring. However, this time I asked it to write a Christmas carol, and it did. Enjoy! Also, regardless of what holy day you honor, or if you don’t honor any holy day, I wish you the very best for these holidays and for the new year!

(Verse 1)
Oh, the snow is falling, the lights aglow,
The joy of saving starts to show.
Each dollar tucked away with care,
For future days we’ll soon share there.

(Chorus)
Save in your 401(k), oh, what a gift today!
A brighter future’s on its way,
For a life of joy and play. Continue reading The 401(k) Christmas Song →

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