The Comprehensive Guide to an Early Retirement

By Elizabeth O'Brien. Maybe you've always dreamed about retiring when you hit 60—or even before you get your AARP card at 50. Or perhaps you have watched the stock market climb for the past eight years in a row, with the S&P 500 index more than tripling since its 2009 low, and suddenly an early exit from the workplace seems as if it might realistically be within reach. Here's how to make your early retirement dream a reality. APRIL 2017 MONEY MAGAZINE COVER STORY

33 Smart Ways to Cut Your Taxes Right Now

By multiple reporters. Preparing your 2016 tax return may feel a lot like filing last year’s did, because there are very few changes in the rules. But you’re completing this annual chore against a backdrop of uncertainty, as President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans contemplate a sweeping overhaul of U.S. tax laws. Here's how to proceed--and how to save for 2016 and this year. MARCH 2017 MONEY MAGAZINE COVER ARTICLE