what age is the earliest I can retire?

Question

what is the earliest age i can retire?

Answer 1

In terms of Social Security, 62 is the earliest at least for my age bracket. I am 64.

Answer 2

Depends on where you work and what your resources are. They question is too general. Win the lottery and you can retire tomorrow. But seriously, some companies let you retire at age 55, by that I mean they will pay you a pension. But very few pensions are enough to live on. So if you do not have income from a 401K or IRA, then you probably can't retire until your retirement income allows you to do so.

Answer 3

Depends. Private Industry, probably 62 unless they offer early out.

U.S Government, 55 with 30 years behind ya. Again unless they are offering early outs. The you can come out at 50 with 20 years.

Answer 4

depends on your savings and what standard of living you would like to retire into.

hobos retire into a life of homelessness and drinking at any age.
yet some people work well into their 80s because, well, they love their job.

Answer 5

You can retire at any age provided you have the money.

Answer 6

As soon as you have enough money
I know one individual who basically retired the day he graduated HS

Answer 7

I saw a fellow holding up one of those 'will work for beer' signs once, who looked to be around 25 years old.

Answer 8

Either when ever you are ready to stop wanting things or when you have enough money that you don't have to worry about how to get things.

Answer 9

retire from what???

masturbating?

smoking?

drinking?

working??

hah! i dont understand

60 yrs old.

Answer 10

if you're prepared, any age.