Achieving FIRE (financial independence, retire early) status is similarly ambitious, and drawing down assets over a much longer period than a traditional retirement brings unique risks.

Many workers dream of an early retirement. In reality, more than half of workers — 58% — retire earlier than they planned, usually due to unforeseen circumstances, according to new research ...

Others are considering early retirement amid company downsizing. If you’re thinking about retiring early in your 40s or 50s, you’ll want to carefully weigh this life-changing decision.

HHS has received approval from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to offer early retirement under the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority Getty Images/DoD/HHS In a latest effort to reduce ...