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