For most Americans, retiring before 50 sounds like an impossible dream. With housing, healthcare and everyday costs climbing, financial freedom might feel like a long way off. Yet Neil Jesani Wealth found there are still parts of the country where early retirement can actually work.
According to the Pew Research Center, on average, Americans say the ideal retirement age is 61.8, well past 50. With longer careers and higher costs, escaping the workforce early takes strategy, and it seems that picking the right state helps. Lower healthcare costs, manageable rents and retiree-friendly taxes can all stretch savings further than expected.
