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My dad sacrificed everything to retire early — only to die before he could enjoy it. I'll never recommend early retirement to anyone.
Rebekah Sanderlin's dad lived an frugal life in order to retire early, but died of cancer at 58 yea…
Rebekah Sanderlin
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Millennials on track to retire early are maxing out HSAs to supplement their savings. Here's who's eligible, and how you can use it to grow your money.
If you have a high deductible health plan (HDHP), you can save and invest in a health savings accou…
Kathleen Elkins
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How a Seattle couple achieved financial independence in their mid-30s with a net worth over $4 million — and why they don't want to retire early
Mai-lan Phan and her husband Ryan Wagoner achieved financial independence with a net worth over $4 …
Noah Sheidlower
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A boomer said he's struggling to survive on Social Security after retiring early to care full-time for his wife
Robert Papalia, 74, retired early to care for his ailing wife, Marie, and they're struggling financ…
Noah Sheidlower
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A major curveball in retirement preparedness: divorce
Divorcees have lower 401(k) balances, less savings, and a more limited monthly retirement income th…
Allie Kelly,Juliana Kaplan
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A California Gen Xer who retired early to Colombia on a $3,423 monthly pension explains how much he pays for housing and other bills
A 56-year-old who moved from California to Colombia says housing is cheap, and he has plenty of tra…
Allie Kelly
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A Texas baby boomer who retired at 60 and moved to Mexico says housing, food, and a good life are cheaper, but gas is more expensive
Geary Bartmess III retired at age 60 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after a career as a lawyer in Tex…
John Towfighi
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At 25, he decided he didn't want to be stuck in a job forever. Here's how he was able to retire by 36.
"Forty years from now, I don't want to be the guy who focuses his whole life on doing a career," Ya…
Shubhangi Goel
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A Gen Xer who retired early at 34 returned to work a decade later. He only lasted 4 months.
Sam Dogen retired early at 34 and returned to work after a decade, but the micromanagement and stre…
Noah Sheidlower
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Retiring early sounds like the dream — but not achieving FIRE could actually help you live longer
Those of us can't join the FIRE movement may at least reap some health benefits.
Serafina Kenny
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Assets under management of retirement mutual funds jumps 256% in 5 years
ICRA said the growing awareness has led to a surge in the number of folios, which has increased by …
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Gen Z, here's how to craft the best retirement plan starting now: 4 financial experts share their best tips and tricks
Retirement is decades away for Gen Z, but the earlier you start saving the better. Here's how to st…
Christine Ji
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A FIRE couple who retired early visited every national park. They shared 6 of their favorites and 5 to skip.
Steven and Lauren Keys retired early with a high net worth thanks to the FIRE movement. They shared…
Noah Sheidlower
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I was laid off and forced to retire in my 50s. I wish I'd started planning sooner, but my investment portfolio helped — and life is good.
A veteran was laid off and forced to retire in his 50s. He and his wife made several strategic move…
Chris Mott
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After 10 years in corporate America, one woman took a 'micro-retirement.' It reversed burnout and improved her quality of life.
Anaïs Felt decided to take an extended break from work after burning out at her tech job. Her "micr…
Samantha Grindell
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I'm on track to retire at 45. I started my career earning only $26,000 and followed this 4-phase plan.
Annie Cole expects her investment accounts to grow to $1.6 million over the next 10 years, giving h…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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How a Gen Xer went from declaring bankruptcy at 30 to being on track to retire early in her 50s
Chris Elle Dove, who for a few years relied on Social Security survivor benefits, is set to retire …
Noah Sheidlower
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Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) Movement
Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) Movement
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Less than half of Americans believe they're on track for retirement. Here's how to know and what to do if you're not.
Using an annual income multiplier is an easy way to determine if you are at the right amount for yo…
Laila Maidan
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I'm 65 and I refuse to retire. I work multiple jobs and have at least 15 years of work left in me.
A 65-year-old wants to work at least another 15 years, claiming the benefits include keeping busy a…