Retiring Early? 2 Ways to Tap Your 401(k) Without Penalty

You're allowed to take substantially equal periodic payments (SEPPs) from your retirement accounts, regardless of your age.

Need a Reason to Retire Early? Consider These Eye-Opening Stats

The majority of people retire early, leaving the workforce before reaching their Full Retirement Age (FRA). Maybe you should, ...
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The milestone ages that matter most for retirement planning

From catch-up contributions to required distributions, federal employees face key ages that can shape retirement income, ...

I Asked ChatGPT How a 55-Year-Old Can Prepare for Retirement, Here's What It Said

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

The Rule of 55: One Way to Fund Early Retirement

The Rule of 55 lets you access your retirement funds early. When paired with other strategies, it could help you kiss the office goodbye.

I was planning to retire by 55 — but my son has asked me to help pay his $250K college tuition. Should I delay my early retirement by 5 years to help?

Early retirement is a goal for many people, but is it worth leaving your child to pay their own way through college just to ...
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Relying on Old Apple Stock at 55: Too Risky for Early Retirement?

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. When you come upon a winning stock in your portfolio, ...
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Woman's husband, 53, wants to ‘buy his pension' for $500K, retire early — Ramsey Show hosts offer alternative

Faced with a history of family members dying young, Sarah’s husband wants to spend $500,000 to retire early. She called The Ramsey Show to find out if fear is a good enough reason. Sarah and her ...