Early retirees may be 'cheating themselves,' says 4% rule creator—they can likely withdraw more money each year

Retirement researcher Bill Bengen has updated the classic 4% rule and says some retirees can safely plan to withdraw 4.7%, ...

“The Fastest Way to Retire Early: Spend Less Than Everyone Else.” — Here’s How

There are benefits to being able to retire ahead of your peers. Retiring early could mean getting to enjoy hobbies and travel ...

They raced to retire decades early — but soaring health-insurance costs are wrecking their plans

With pandemic-era subsidies for Obamacare set to end in 2026, people in the FIRE community are adjusting their plans to account for bigger health-insurance premiums.

Retire in your 50s? 3 powerful systems can help you fund early retirement in the U.S. without stress, penalties, or tax shocks

A Roth conversion ladder is a little-known but somewhat clever strategy to minimize taxes in early retirement. The strategy ...
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I Asked ChatGPT To Explain How To Retire Early — Here’s What It Said

Retiring early can be difficult. But asking an artificial intelligence (AI) for some tips could help. While understanding the steps for early retirement is simple, following through takes time, ...
Forbes

6 Mistakes To Avoid When Retiring Early

The New York Fed’s Survey of Consumer Expectations found that the percentage of Americans who plan to work past age 62 fell from 56% to 46% from 2014 to 2024. The average expected likelihood of ...
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If You’ve Banked $1 Million By 45, Is It Possible to Retire?

It’s safe to say that everyone hopes to have a nice savings and retirement account by the time they turn 45. The dream should ...
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Suze Orman Says Retiring Early Is the 'Biggest Financial Mistake' You'll Ever Make — 'You Might Need $10 Million...Just So You'll Be Fine'

Back in 2018, when gasoline was still under $3 and your grocery bill didn't make you break out in hives, Suze Orman went on the "Afford Anything" podcast to share her unfiltered thoughts on the ...
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I was set to retire early at 55 — until my daughter’s $100K tuition bill hit. Should I put my dream on hold?

While hypothetical, this situation is something many parents may face when trying to set their children up for their future ...

Is a $2.75 million portfolio enough for Halifax empty nesters to retire early?

Colin,* 55, and Marcella, 54, are ready to retire. The Halifax-based couple have one child in university and are effectively ...

3 Reasons to Make Roth IRA Conversions Early in Retirement

Any money you move from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is treated as ordinary income. That's why you should make these ...