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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s interesting that there are so many early and mid-50s retirees. I’m 52 and DH 54 and we don’t know anyone even talking about retirement yet. Everyone still has kids at home and then will be paying for college. I’m trying to convince DH to start thinking about retiring in about 5 years for both of us but we have to assess the finances and mentioning to friends they all think that seems early.

I’m wary about health issues and want to enjoy retirement while we are able. [/quote]

My same reaction re: 50s being early. Some folks must have pensions. Or maybe family assets?[/quote]

We are 52 and 55, with a 10th grader.  Generally speaking, we are targeting retirement when the kid graduates from college, so 59 and 62 or thereabouts.  Could be a little sooner, could be a little later, depending on finances, health and a host of other things.  I'd love it to be sooner - the biggest impediment, as it is for many people, is health insurance.  [/quote]

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