Average Retirement Age in Every State
By John Csiszar
of GOBankingRates
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Retiring early seems to be on everyone's minds these days. The growing popularity of the so-called FIRE movement -- short for financial independence, retire early -- is a testament to how much everyone seems to be craving a slice of "the easy life." The good news is that in many U.S. states, what most people would call an "early" retirement is within reach.
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Although "full retirement age" for Social Security purposes isn't until age 67, the average retirement age in every single state -- with the exception of the District of Columbia -- is below 67. On average, retirees in the U.S. hang up their work boots at age 64, according to Money Talks News.
Of course, to truly live a comfortable retirement takes more than desire -- it also takes a large chunk of cash.
Check out when you can expect to retire, based on your state of residence.
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