Why Retire Early?

The fact that you're reading this means you already have your own reasons for retiring early. Some of the most common reasons that are quoted by people who are planning to retire is the desire to spend more time with family and friends, not having to work in that boring job, reduce stress or finally have the time to do the things you've always wanted to do.
 
Have a go at the survey below and see why others are contemplating retiring early.
 
Survey:
I want to spend more time with my family I want to spend more time doing things I enjoy
Too much stress at work
I want to travel the world
I want to lower my golf handicap
I don't want to retire early, I love my job
Survey Results
 
Don't think that retiring early is just about stopping work, it is about doing what you want to do, it is about giving more meaning to your life and maybe giving more meaning to other people's life. If you want to read our reasons for retiring early have a look at the About Us page. But there are many more interesting examples out there, have a look at:
 
www.retireearlyhomepage.com  
 
www.retireearlylifestyle.com - This site is maintained by Billy and Akaisha Kaderli. Now in their 17th year of retirement, the couple ditched their 9-to-5 jobs when they were 38 years old. At 55, they say they would have made the same choice again, only investing sooner and with more confidence. The Kaderlis' initial $500,000 nest egg has grown steadily, partly because they hung in the stock market through the '90s boom and the historic bust that followed, and partly because they've lived on an average of just $24,000 a year. 
 
 
How early is early?
Well, that really depends on you, on your reason, your motivation and dedication to your goals, your financial situation and the income you wish to have in retirement, but typically we're talking about retiring in your 30's, 40's and 50's.