A $4 million nest egg will likely allow you to retire comfortably at age 55. The major challenge will be accumulating that much capital by 55 – about a decade before most people stop working.

Retirees open up about their finances and how they spend their time.

It seems like we might have enough saved but it’s difficult to determine if I can afford to retire at 55. -Unfulfilled in My Career In short, yes – you should be able to retire at the ...

Editor’s note: "The Rule of 55" is part eight of an ongoing series focused on how to retire early and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Part One is How to Retire Early in ...

Many people like the idea of living in a retirement community – particularly one aimed at adults 55 and older that offers amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools and cooking classes.

There are often penalties attached to taking early withdrawals from retirement accounts, but there are also some exceptions. One exception to the 401(k) early withdrawal penalty is known as the ...

Significant age gaps between couples aren’t all too uncommon. While a gap of over 10 years may entail thinking differently ...

With people living longer and the cost of living going up, more are rethinking what retirement looks like. If you’re planning to retire later in life, here are five key things to consider when ...

That’s what this Reddit poster is worried about. They’re looking to retire at 55 but don’t want to be penalized for tapping their 401(k) too soon. But there’s actually good news for this ...

Halfway through the 2020s, Americans are shattering the rules traditionally governing retirement. Whether it’s retiring at age 55 or starting a career second act after leaving the corporate ...