Understand why retirement planning shouldn't be postponed, find encouragement and resources to build your financial security.

Early retirement really does sound like a dream that many of us wish we could achieve. But leaving the workforce some number ...

The author and editors take ultimate responsibility for the content. Early retirement can be an ambitious financial goal, but with the right plan in place, you can reach it. Here's a seven-step ...

For others, early retirement is not a choice but the result of layoffs, health issues, or caring for aging parents. As many know painfully well, being a full-time caretaker is nearly impossible ...

Not until you reach retirement age. Typically that's 65, though many pension plans allow you to start collecting early retirement benefits as early as age 55. If you decide to start receiving ...