#early retirement
10 stories
How Late-Life Inheritance Funds Second Retirement
50- and 60-somethings use inheritances for early retirement, second careers, or family trips.
Kiplinger · 1m
Left my job at 50, retired to Mexico
A pharmacist who quit California to retire in Ajijic shares five hard-won lessons about starting over abroad.
Business Insider · 2m
Arizona Insurance Exec Hits $1M in 30s
Health insurance executive built $1M in his 30s through stock market investing and diversified portfolios, but retirement still feels distant due to family responsibilities.
Kiplinger · 1m
Eight signs you're retiring too early
Financial experts reveal the mistakes people make when they jump into early retirement without proper planning.
Kiplinger · 2m
Factory Jobs Boom While Social Security Checks Pause
Manufacturers are hiring experienced workers at record rates, but taking a comeback job at 63 can temporarily halt your Social Security benefits.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m
The $410K mistake that cost her thousands in taxes
She let her 403(b) grow untouched for 13 years, missing a golden opportunity to convert money at lower tax rates before required distributions kicked in.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m
The Rule of 55 rollover trap that costs thousands
Retiring at 55 lets you tap your 401(k) penalty-free, but rolling it to an IRA instantly locks it behind a 10% penalty until 59½.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
COBRA shock at 64 can shrink Social Security forever
A surprise health insurance bill shouldn't force an early retirement claim that permanently reduces your benefits.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m
The Hidden Costs of Claiming Social Security Early
Starting benefits too soon or too late can cost you considerably, but the right choice depends on your unique situation.
Kiplinger · 2m
We quit tech jobs in our 30s for a 'first retirement'
A Seattle couple traded a condo and two tech salaries for a 42-foot sailboat, and ran the numbers first.
Business Insider · 2m