Retiring ahead of the traditional timeline requires careful planning. Here’s how to chart a realistic course to financial freedom Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

I'm 55 and would like to retire now with a $3 million total net worth. I'm assuming my net worth will grow, on average, 5% until I’m eligible for Social Security. My house is paid off and my lifestyle ...

A Roth conversion ladder is a little-known but somewhat clever strategy to minimize taxes in early retirement. The strategy ...

Not everyone wants to retire early. After all, a 9-5 day job brings steady income, a sense of purpose, and keeps one engaged in physical and mental activity. In fact, so many folks find it difficult ...

Retiring early can be difficult. But asking an artificial intelligence (AI) for some tips could help. While understanding the steps for early retirement is simple, following through takes time, ...

The truth is it’s hard to offer a generic dollar amount, as circumstances are unique to every person and depend on many factors ranging from how many years of saving and planning you put in to your ...

Nonetheless, millions of people strive to retire at 55 and don’t care if they have to do it without Social Security or without Medicare (which doesn’t kick in until 65). They put a greater value on ...

Margaret Giles: Hi. I’m Margaret Giles from Morningstar. The data suggests that people often retire earlier than they expected. Joining me to discuss how to protect your money in that situation is ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

There’s no one right way to prepare for retirement. Where you live, the money you make, the kind of lifestyle you want and your timeline should all factor into your overall retirement plan. Explore ...