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Why the New Target Retirement Age Is 58 (And How You Can Do It Too)
Is retiring in your 50s actually realistic for everyday Americans?
According to a recent NerdWallet survey, the average target retirement age for households earning $100,000+ isn't 65—it's 58.
And these aren't tech moguls or lottery winners.
They're teachers, small business owners, and dual-income couples who've steadily built their nest eggs and now want to enjoy their healthy, active years while they can.
But retiring in your 50s requires a very different kind of plan.
One that accounts for early withdrawal penalties, health insurance gaps, and delayed Social Security.
These obstacles are…
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