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Retiring early requires diligent financial planning as you strategize how much to save and spend. Having a mix of tax-advantaged and taxable investing accounts can help ensure early retirees have ...

A Reddit poster is retiring at 45. The poster shows the steps involved, including making sure you have a plan for health insurance when retiring young. Preparing for emergencies and having some money ...

There's usually a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you take money out of your 401(k) under age 59 1/2. The Rule of 55 lets you take funds from your most recent employer's 401(k) without penalty if you ...

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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 ...