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Retire Early

The Ultimate Dream: How to achieve financial freedom long before 65.

How to build the big sum you'll need
Build the big sum
Shawn Larsen, 47, has spent his career as a seismologist. Now he's thinking about biking and backpacking. Here's how he's saving to reach his goals. (more)
• Fill your riskiest gap: insurance
• VIDEOMeet two families that retired early – and learn how they did it.

Are you on track to retire early?
Are you on track to retire early?
Calculator: Tell us your age and your income and see how much you should already have saved. (more)
• Income For Life: See how much your nest egg is worth in lifetime monthly payments.

What will you do when work is over?
What will you do when work is over?
Otis Braswell, 50, retired five years ago and cherishes the extra family time. But he's also learned an important lesson - golf isn't as much fun when all your friends are working. (more)
• Be flexible once you quit

401(k)s and IRAs: Grow your money, shrink your taxes
401(k)s and IRAs: Grow your money, shrink your taxes
How to fund your 401(k). Solving the Roth dilemma. How to tap your nest egg. (more)
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The right way to tap your 401(k)
The right way to tap your 401(k) The 4 percent withdrawal rule has been misinterpreted and misapplied by retirees. Our expert sets things straight. (more)
A lot of cash - too much risk
A money market account sounds like the ultimate in safety. But don't lose sight of your real goal. (more)
ETFs for the long run
How these new securities fit into your retirement planning. (more)
Tools & Resources
Millionaire Calculator
Millionaire Calculator Are you on track to join the ranks of America's millionaires? Find out. (more)
Cut risk, boost returns
That's what having the right asset allocation can do for you. (more)
Money 70: Best Funds
Picks in every category by the editors of Money Magazine. (more)
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