Retiring early is a dream for many. Although it may seem out of reach, there are ways to prepare your finances to give up work at a younger age. The size of the pension pot required depends heavily on ...

The ideal retirement savings at age 60 depends on who you ask. Fidelity says that you should aim to have eight times your salary saved by 60. Factors such as your planned retirement age and spending ...

It's important that you invest throughout your working life to build the nest egg you need to cover retirement costs. By age 60, you're only a few years away from retirement so you should have a lot ...

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 ...

Question: I'm 51 and my portfolio is up. I'm planning to retire in nine years, at the age of 60, so I want to start moving out of stocks to lower my portfolio risk. Is that smart? Answer: In the years ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite higher wages and more accessible retirement plans, the average retirement age has hardly moved over the past 60 years. For men, the average age of retirement is 65, essentially unchanged over ...