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If You Retire at 55, Here’s What You Need to Know About Accessing Your 401(k)

Key Points With a 401(k), you could face an early withdrawal penalty for removing funds before turning 59 1/2. Under certain ...

I’m 55 and plan to retire in a few years, but have nothing saved — can I start saving now and still retire comfortably?

Imagine being 55 with no retirement savings and $10,000 in debt. That's obviously not a very comfortable place to be, ...

Medical debt, forgotten 401(k)s, no care plan: What to fix before retirement hits

Retiring in the next decade or so? This 8-step checklist helps you shore up your finances, cut costs and maximize Social ...

How much you really need to retire early — the math for 45, 50, and 55

Dreaming of an early exit from work? Here’s how to estimate your ideal corpus based on your age and lifestyle.
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I planned to retire by 55 — but my son has asked me to help pay for college. Should I just push off my plans?

Early retirement is a goal for many people, but is it worth leaving your child to pay their own way through college just to retire early? That’s the situation Derek is facing. He has been saving with ...
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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?

I was set to retire early at 55 — until my daughter’s $100K tuition bill hit. Should I put my dream on hold? Early retirement ...

Here's How Much You Need to Save Each Month to Retire With $2 Million

Starting at age 30, you'd need to invest $968 every month to retire at 65 with $2 million. Here's how much you need if you ...

I’m planning to retire at 65 when my twins are 15. How will this impact their healthcare coverage?

Dear Quentin, I’m thinking of retiring at 65, when my twins will be 15. I understand that each child will get the equivalent ...