Ask people when they expect to retire and they are likely to say age 65. But that is not how it usually plays out. Some stay ...

Here’s what you need to know. The financial impact of retiring at 55. Most people qualify for Social Security after 10 years ...

About one in five retirees reported leaving a career at age 55 or younger, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, below the median retirement age of 62.

By age 50, "retirement is inching closer and closer ... If you leave a job when you’re 55 or older, you’re eligible for penalty-free withdrawals from the employer-sponsored retirement plan ...

How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60" is part of an ongoing series on getting your retirement on track by age. The first story is "Retirement on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55." ...

Aim to replace 80% of pre-retirement income for a comfortable lifestyle ... inflation hits senior households harder than working-age households. That's because seniors spend a higher portion ...

How much money is needed to retire at age 65 depends on several factors, including lifestyle expectations, anticipated expenses and income sources. The general guideline is to aim for a savings ...

For example, if your full retirement age is 67 and your expected monthly benefit is $2,000, taking benefits at 62 could reduce your payout by up to 30%, meaning you would receive only $1,400 per ...