Who said you can’t retire at 55? If you say yes to these questions, you may be on your way to an early retirement.

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

Out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT how a 55-year-old should plan for retirement. Here's what tracked, what fell flat, and the ...

If you plan to dip into your 401(k) at 55, you can do so without a hefty tax penalty in certain circumstances. But should you? A recent MassMutual survey found that the average age for Americans to ...

Although many of us enjoy our chosen careers, even those who feel genuinely happy as they set off for work every day secretly dream of retiring, trading in meetings and memos for gardening and ...

Social Security has started increasing the full retirement age for some age groups. See what age you are eligible to retire ...

Age 70 is the latest you can delay and receive an increased monthly amount. At age 70, you will receive around $740 more than the average benefit at 62. Deciding when to claim Social Security will ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the potential changes to federal retirement benefits that are included in proposed legislation that is moving through Congress. The key word is “proposed” because since ...

You could increase your benefits by waiting until 67 or later to claim Social Security. Regardless of your benefit at age 65, it's probably not going to be enough to enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

More than four million Americans will turn 65 this year; meanwhile, another 4.1 million will reach that milestone in 2026, and 4.1 million more in 2027. Known as "peak 65," it's the period between ...