Early retirement is changing — here’s what to consider, according to the experts

Ascentxmedia | Istock | Getty Images Retiring early is a dream for many, but can often appear impossible unless you’ve made millions throughout your career. “Twenty years ago rates of early retirement were fairly similar across different wealth levels,” Heidi Karjalainen, a research economist for retirement, saving and aging at the Institute for Fiscal Studies … Read more

The Netherlands named the best place to retire — here’s how other countries compare

Retirement income systems vary in different countries, and the U.S. does not come out on top. Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Long-awaited retirement plans might include traveling to far away countries, picking up new hobbies, spending time with family — and often a hope that money and support with things like health insurance … Read more