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Early retirement is a dream for many Americans, but one that few are sure they\u2019ll be able to reach. In fact, findings from the Boston College Center for Retirement Research<\/a> have found that the average retirement age has actually risen to 65.7 for college-educated men and 62.8 for college-educated women (while remaining at around 62 for high school graduates). But, we\u2019re betting that you can buck the trend with these early retirement tips, tricks, and strategies from real people who left work behind. <\/p>\n

Early Retirement Tips from People Who Did It<\/h2>\n

In this article, we\u2019ve gathered 28 actionable early retirement tips from people who actually left the workforce in their 40s and 50s\u2014and stayed retired. Their advice can help you avoid mistakes, boost savings, and accelerate your timeline. The advice is from wisdom shared on the Boldin Podcast, hosted by Steve Chen, founder and CEO of Boldin.<\/p>\n

1. Know the Basic Formula, But Beware<\/h2>\n

The basic formula for an early retirement is to build up 25 times your annual expenses and then plan on drawing down no more than 4 percent of that value, every year. If you can afford to live on that, you should be good.<\/p>\n

However, there are so many variables that can throw a wrench into or even improve that formula.<\/p>\n

Rules of thumb are okay as a starting point, but a reliable retirement plan needs to be customized to you.<\/p>\n

To get a more nuanced (and reliable) answer about retiring early, it is best to build your own financial plan for the future. The Boldin Retirement Planner<\/a> is a comprehensive system that puts the power of planning into your own hands. Input as much detail as possible and keep playing with your information until you come up with a plan that really works for you.<\/p>\n

2. Give Yourself At Least 5\u201310 Years to Prepare<\/h2>\n

Early retirement might sound like a distant dream\u2014but it doesn\u2019t have to take forever<\/strong>. With focused effort and a smart plan, you can achieve financial independence in as little as five to ten years.<\/p>\n

Karsten Jeske, creator of Early Retirement Now<\/a><\/em> and a leading voice on safe withdrawal strategies, retired at 44 after a decade working in asset management. His experience proves that you don\u2019t need to spend your entire adult life saving\u2014you just need to be intentional with your time and money<\/strong> during the years that matter most.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no magic number,\u201d Jeske says, \u201cbut five to ten years of focused planning can put early retirement within reach.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s, it\u2019s not too late to start. The key is to commit, plan, and take action.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Focus on Designing the Life You Want<\/h2>\n

Chris Mamula, a contributor to Can I Retire Yet<\/a><\/em>, retired at 41 after a 16-year career as a physical therapist\u2014not by cutting everything to the bone, but by intentionally designing the lifestyle he and his family truly wanted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

While many early retirees take a strict frugality route, Mamula took a different path.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe just focused more on lifestyle design\u2014how can we get everything we want without all the stress that comes with traditional retirement?\u201d<\/em> he explains.<\/p>\n

By defining what \u201cenough\u201d really meant to them, the Mamulas were able to prioritize spending, reduce unnecessary obligations, and create a version of early retirement that felt both satisfying and sustainable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n