Want to Retire Early? Try This Instead.
Many people have the goal of retiring early. And it certainly has its benefits, like being able to travel and do the things you've always wanted at a time when your health and energy level may be stronger.
But there are a couple of pitfalls early retirees could face. For one thing, you don't want to run the risk of depleting your nest egg prematurely. And the longer your IRA or 401(k) plan needs to last, the greater your chances of spending it down in your lifetime.
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