Yes, you can retire at 50 or 55. Take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now.

Age is just a number, but when it comes to retirement, make sure you are prepared by answering these questions.

But if you reach your goal early — say, by age 50 — should you retire immediately? Experienced financial planners will likely ...

The couple has $3M in savings plus $85K in annual teacher pensions that together exceed their projected spending needs. Upcoming major expenses include a $300K home upgrade and two weddings but their ...

What happens when you reach 55? For many, this watershed year marks their buyout or downsizing of a company — meaning retirement. But, Postpandemically, could you survive? If you are... What happens ...

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 ...

Retiring at 55 sounds like a dream come true with no more alarm clocks, no more meetings, just the freedom to do what you want while you're still young enough to actually do it. The question that ...

A $1.5M portfolio at 55 yields $60K annually at 4% or $45K at a safer 3% withdrawal rate. Private healthcare costs $20K to $25K per year until Medicare eligibility at 65. A dividend portfolio yielding ...