Retiring a millionaire at 43 hasn't made me 'happier' -- but it was definitely worth it

Neil Hall/Reuters Mr. 1500 Days retired a millionaire at 43. After a few months, he identified the pros and cons to early retirement and financial independence. While he gets to spend more time with his kids and has a better social life, he isn't "happier" — he feels exactly the same. Even though he isn't happier, his life is still better as a financially independent person than a working one. The other night, I had a bizarrenightmare. I was with my co-workers at my old work site, begging to g...