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

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

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

The rule of 55 allows penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals only from your current employer’s plan after separation. Funds in old 401(k) accounts from previous employers remain subject to the 10% early ...

Retiring early is popular and for good reason. If you hit your financial targets early, why not step away from work and long commutes to spend more time with friends and family? Nearly one in five U.S ...

That’s not a coincidence, but a side effect of bureaucracy. Sixty-two happens to be the earliest age a person is eligible to claim Social Security benefits. Delaying retirement would maximize the size ...

Age 55 is highlighted as a pivotal point for considering early retirement and associated financial strategies. Roth conversion strategies can enhance tax efficiency when retiring early, especially ...

(NEXSTAR) — You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age at which you do it can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits. Retirement benefits from the Social Security ...

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 ...