Early retirement refers to the practice of retiring from work before the age at which one is eligible to receive full retirement benefits. This is typically earlier than the age of 65, which is the age at which most people become eligible for Social Security benefits in the United States.
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I get asked this all the time: “What percent of my income should I invest if I want to retire early?” But that question misses the point. There’s no golden percentage. No magic numbe...
How to retire early? Find out with real world tips from people who actually retired in their 40s and 50s. You can do it! The post How to Retire Early: 28 Insider Tips from Real People Who Did It and A...
Hey everyone! It’s been 13 years since I retired from my engineering career. Wow, has it really been that long? Hard to believe, but it’s true. Time flies. The big ... Read more The post 1...
Before I retired from finance in 2012, I struggled with chronic back pain, sciatica, and TMJ. The stress was so overwhelming, I even paid a dentist $700 to drill divots into several teeth just so I co...
10 years ago, on May 6, 2015, I published my first blog post (Are You Ready to Retire Early?). At just over 800 words, it was definitely not as long-winded as I tend to be nowadays! ? It wasn’t ...
I retired in December at age 62. Today I learned that my former employer is offering an incentive of $117,000 to anyone over age 59 1/2 to retire early. It was kind of a bummer to hear that, but on re...
Retiring before 59.5? Discover how to make penalty free withdrawals from your retirement accounts to help fund your early retirement. The post Early Retirement Withdrawals: 5 Ways to Take Penalty-Free...
What are the pros and cons if Chip uses the money in his taxable brokerage account for early retirement income? Jack and Sally ask Joe and Big Al to spitball on whether they can retire around age 55 o...
Should this rule be changed? One of the new proposals for fixing the Social Security Trust Funds financial problems involves doing away with this provision. What it does in essence if that it STOP peo...
I’ve been thinking a lot about work optional versus Financial Independence Retire Early (aka FIRE). If you haven’t heard these terms, I’ll explain them shortly after I get through th...
My goal is to retire in 1500 days at age 43. I am writing this on January 1, 2013, so if all goes according to plan, I’ll sail off into the sunset of early retirement in February of 2017, just i...
Are you on track for a fabulous retirement by age 60? Here is what you need to do to prepare for an early retirement....
3 years ago I did sign up for SS but immanently after doing so I called and cancelled. I spoke with an Asian person on the phone who didn’t speak very good English. I was very clear in English a...
How much do you need to retire early is just a math problem. No secret formula. Definitely no social media guru hawking some overpriced “exclusive course.” It’s knowing exactly what ...
Martin and Caterina in Green Bay are in their 40s and haven’t yet saved a million bucks. Are they on track to retire at age 58? Can Piggie and Kermit in California retire today at ages 50 and 57...
Retiring early sounds amazing until you realize everything is getting more expensive. Some people panic, convinced inflation makes early retirement impossible. That thinking is wrong. It’s not i...
Planning ahead for early retirement can help you avoid some common obstacles. But it will also help you cope if you lose your job unexpectedly....
My husband [61] and I [58] plan to retire in 4 yrs when he turns 65. He is not concerned about the money/budget aspect of our early retirement, but I'm panicking we wont have enough to live on long-te...
Early retirement is the dream. But, it can also an unfortunate reality for many. Worried about a forced retirement? Here is a 5 step plan. The post Forced Into Retirement? Here Are 5 Steps to Take as ...
I am retiring at the end of March. It wasn't when I wanted to retire or how I wanted to retire. Effectively my employer is on a staff/cost reduction initiative and I was offered an early retirement. I...
Early retirement is great. I retired three years ago in my 40s. I love it. But you have to prepare for, and in some cases, accept, the negatives. Most people picture early retirement as endless freedo...
For a lot of us, the idea of an early retirement isn’t just escaping the grind. It’s to stop working ... Read more...
Are you dreaming of breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind decades before your peers? Maybe you’re wondering if you’ve saved enough, if your investments will last, or if you’re just pla...
Just FYI You can apply for retirement benefit up to (4) months before you want them to start. However if you are applying for EARLY retirement benefits you must take certain timing into consideration....
When I first read Rich Dad Poor Dad in my teens, it completely changed how I viewed money. The book introduced me to financial freedom, building assets, and escaping the rat race. Kiyosaki made it sou...
If you must retire early due to disability or to care for a loved one, these six steps to make it work financially....
Hello everyone! I'm 64 and about 5 months from retirement. I guess 65 is considered early retirement these days :-) Not by me! My only real concern/apprehension is that I will have a hard time staying...
As someone who literally wrote the book on how to negotiate a severance package, I love severance case studies! The second rule of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) is simple: never quit your...
Retirement isn’t a one-size-fits-all plan, it’s a personal roadmap to financial freedom. Some want to retire early, others aim for a secure and stress-free future. No matter your goal, the...
We make a large salary, and we're retiring in our 40s later this year. Here are my biggest fears and most rational thoughts about it. The post Giving Up a $250,000 Salary to Retire Early Is Hard appea...
Financial freedom doesn’t happen by chance, it happens through choices. Every decision you make sets the tone for your future. I know this because I’ve walked the talk. In my teens, I mapp...
Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 513 with Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA, YMYW listeners in their 40s are ready to call it quits at work, become financially independent, ...
Sometimes life throws curveballs, and you may end up retiring earlier than planned. In this episode, we dive into JP Morgan’s data on why people retire earlier than expected and discuss how to p...
Looking at the current inability of Congress and the disposition of the incoming administration to actually address the SS trust fund depletion in the next 8 to 10 years, does it not make more sense t...
When I retired at 42, it wasn’t a sudden decision or a stroke of luck. It was the result of over two decades of careful planning, intentional living, and a commitment to financial independence. ...
A guide to help you retire early in 2026, with a month-to-month list of achievable goals. What are you waiting for?...
Today is the anniversary of my last day of work six years ago. At the end of the workday on December 31, 2018, I became free in a sense. That was the day my early retirement began. If you’ve dre...
Many dream of retiring early, but you would be surprised to learn that many people who retire early regret doing so. James reveals five things that lead people to regret early retirement and provides ...
Financial literacy is a cornerstone of independence and success. As a father committed to the principles of Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), I believe it’s never too early to start t...
Can't afford early retirement in the U.S.? You really can retire abroad before 55 if you plan carefully. The strong dollar helps, but consider your long-term strategy....
"Sam" is 58 and he retired at the end of the first quarter of 2024. His wife, "Alice," is 65 and still working as a paid caretaker for the couple's son with special needs. Sam has $400,000 in a Roth I...
I spent the last 13+ years of my career in IT as a manager, but I’m still a techie at heart. Even now, almost 7 years into early retirement, I still enjoy keeping up with technology and tinkerin...
Embrace a digital nomad lifestyle to satisfy your wanderlust. Here are tips from an ultramarathon runner, a professional blogger and a financial planner....
Will building a new home delay Janelle's early retirement? Can Mike and his wife retire early at ages 50 and 55, and how much should they convert to Roth? Maria and her partner keep their finances sep...
Rob and his wife in North Carolina are 51 and 44 and would like to retire in the next 3-5 years. Are they on track, and what should they consider as far as Roth conversions are concerned once the tax ...
We meet many people who are in a position to retire early. But when they think about healthcare in retirement and not being eligible for Medicare until age 65, they feel stuck, even though they’...
A more in-depth talking head version of this article is available on YouTube (view below). I chased early retirement for almost two decades. My early retirement goal made me a disciplined saver and in...
Cool, right? The SEPP rule lets you tap your retirement savings early without tax penalties. But it's a risky move if you don't plan well....
Can Bauer in Illinois retire at age 57, and when should he collect Social Security? More importantly, can he afford a $300,000 motor home? Can Brad in Michigan coast for the next 10 years and still re...
This is an update to my post from 40 days ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/retirement/s/YsE3pRmCHI It was stressful waiting over a month to know whether I had 3 months left to work, or 10 months. When I ...