If you try to withdraw early from just about any retirement plan, you'll be slapped with a penalty—an incentive to leave your money alone and let it build toward retirement like you always intended.

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

Tapping a 401(k) before age 59 and 1/2 usually results in an early withdrawal penalty. A special rule might allow you to access your 401(k) without a penalty at 55. It’s important to know how this ...

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Adults 50 and older are allowed to save much more than their younger counterparts in their retirement accounts. The Rule of 55 helps you skirt the 10% early withdrawal penalty on your 401(k) from your ...

The 80% rule of retirement planning promises to keep you living in the manner to which you are accustomed after you've given up a paycheck. Retirement used to mean stepping away from the hustle and ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. There’s a reason retirement savers are generally required ...