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I’m a new retiree: 3 Social Security lessons I learned in retirement

Here are the five biggest lessons I learned the hard way after I stopped working and started collecting benefits.​ ...

I’ve been laid off at 62 and am tired of working. We have $1.3M saved — can I afford to retire early? How much you really need to retire in 2026

Make sure you run the numbers before making any big decisions.

I retired early from my federal job and took a part-time job at TJ Maxx. I'm happier and less stressed.

Karime Masson thought she'd keep working for the Social Security Administration until she was at least 62. But after a tough ...