Retiring ahead of the traditional timeline requires careful planning. Here’s how to chart a realistic course to financial freedom Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

Editor’s note: "The Rule of 55" is part eight of an ongoing series focused on how to retire early and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Part One is How to Retire Early in Six ...

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Retiring early is usually the preserve of the very wealthy or those who have invested and saved heavily. But with rising living costs, stopping work sooner than your expected retirement age could be ...

Not everyone wants to retire early. After all, a 9-5 day job brings steady income, a sense of purpose, and keeps one engaged in physical and mental activity. In fact, so many folks find it difficult ...

Margaret Giles: Hi. I’m Margaret Giles from Morningstar. The data suggests that people often retire earlier than they expected. Joining me to discuss how to protect your money in that situation is ...

Early withdrawals from your 401(k) may ease today’s cash crunch, but taxes, penalties, and lost compound gains can cost you tens of thousands in the long run.

You're 62. You love your job. You're respected, productive and contributing meaningfully. You were planning to work for five more years. Then, one day, like thousands of others, you receive an email: ...

If you're a soon-to-be retiree who's closing in fast on your investment goals, there's something you should know before you clean out your desk and deposit your last paycheck. Accumulating enough ...