If you're at least 59 ½ years old, you're at the age where you can start tapping into your retirement funds without getting hit with early withdrawal penalties. Retirement is theoretically on the ...

Retirees at least 59 1/2 can tap into tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as 401 (k) plans and IRAs. Those younger than ...

Alvaro Munevar Jr. left his tech job and retired in 2024 thanks to his "secret sauce." He shared how five books helped him ...

I realized I could expedite my retirement date by working smarter ... I retired in September 2024 at the age of 59. In middle-management jobs, I had reasonable work hours compared with colleagues ...

The first reason many people can retire earlier than expected is the tendency for spending to decline with age. According to ...

The decisions you make in the four to five years right after you hit that pivotal age can have a big impact on the rest of your retirement. Your life can break down into three phases when it comes ...

Key factors include lifestyle needs, long-term savings, healthcare costs, inflation and market changes that could affect retirement funds. Working with a financial advisor can help you create a ...

Many Americans save for retirement through a 401(k) offered by their employers, which is wise since the money is automatically taken from their paycheck each pay period and is often supplemented ...

Gen X workers can take penalty-free withdrawals from tax-advantaged retirement accounts at age 59 1/2 and can begin Social Security at 62. Creating a budget, changing investment strategies and ...

The average American’s lack of savings paints a fairly discouraging picture of retirement. According to Pew Charitable Trusts, many Americans see themselves working past age 65 out of financial ...