text: is anyone out there successfully retired...how did you do it and what type of income is required....? that is to live well but not extravigant....also what are the best ways to get good extra income from home. you know if you can stash 1 million away you will make 60,000 per year just off of the interest. so ask yourself if thats enough and what you have to do to get it. companies dont offer retirement packages much anymore but employers are willing to match your contributions to 401k up to a dollar for every dollar you put in. however, rememeber if you dont get a retirement pkg. with benefits you will have purchase them yourself..... thats really expensive.  good money from home.........do contract work, start a business, try to spin something off of what you already know. you will be more successful if you are doing something you love and are good at... so whats that?!? good luck