How Much You Actually Need to Retire at 40 — and How to Get There

Fact checked by Betsy Petrick Key Takeaways If you're looking to retire at 40, the 25x rule can provide a starting point, but early retirees often need significantly more.Long retirements bring unique ...
The Spokesman-Review

Why you should aim to retire early, even if you fail

When I set the goal to retire by the age of 40, my financial adviser laughed at me. I’d read about the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early), but I didn’t know anyone in real life who’d ...

Kickstart Your Retirement Plan at Age 40 With $10,000

Starting retirement savings at 40 with $10,000 isn’t too late – disciplined contributions, tax‑efficient accounts, and ...
ABC7

Here's how a couple with two kids saved enough money to retire at age 40

One couple from San Francisco is proving that early retirement is indeed possible. They're part of the group of people joining what's called the FIRE Movement. Christina and Amon Browning have two ...
The Inlander

How challenging our financial mythos has me on track to retire at 40

"I can't retire." I first heard these words nine years ago while speaking to a pastor who was sharing advice as I was starting my own career in ministry. He'd been working for over 40 years in various ...

I Retired at 60 Two Years Ago With $3.1 Million. My 62-Year-Old Wife Still Works Because She Wants to, but She Resents My Free Time. Help!

Answer: A 2024 MassMutual survey found that 63 is the ideal age to retire, according to both retirees and pre-retirees. But ...