"We are buying long term-care insurance for a total cost over 10 years of $90,000." (Photo subjects are models.) Dear Help Me Retire, I am 56, and my wife is 50. We plan to retire at age 62. We each ...

For many, retiring at 62 feels like winning the game early. No more alarm clocks, no more meetings, no more pretending you enjoy performance reviews. But before popping the champagne, there are some ...

Retirement at 62 sounded like freedom. Two years later, I was back at work, staring at financial consequences I hadn't seen coming. Let me be real: the decision to step away from my career felt right ...

Let's be real here. The decision about when to claim Social Security has always been important, but in 2026, it's taking on a ...

Retiring early is popular and for good reason. If you hit your financial targets early, why not step away from work and long commutes to spend more time with friends and family? Nearly one in five U.S ...