Former investment banker Eric Sim, 55, says people should use their money to buy freedom, not to impress others.

Kelly Benthall went to college in Texas and always felt a little out of place. A year of slow travel after retiring early ...

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Should you work until you reach your full retirement age (FRA) and can collect your full Social Security benefits, or take a pay cut and retire early? It's a question that weighs on many people’s ...

When people enter early retirement, they frequently have unspoken concerns — both financial and otherwise. This year is a bit unusual. We have record-high stock market values, so many new retirees see ...

Many people dream of retiring early but cost of living pressures are delaying plans to sip cocktails on the beach for millions of Aussies.

When you retire early, you stop contributing to retirement savings, whether it's a 401k or IRA, and you'll need that money to last longer. Inflation and unforeseen expenses can derail the best-laid ...

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In a 'NYLON' cover story, the rapper revealed she's "so good at saving" money Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared in ...