I’m a single 58-year-old veteran in California with $1.5 million and a VA pension. Can I retire?

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 12 Sep 2026, 4:30 AM MYT (19 hr ago)

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“I expect to receive at least $9,000 per month before federal and California state taxes.”

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I’m a single 58-year-old veteran in California with $1.5 million and a VA pension. Can I retire?

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