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Kiplinger
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Jacob Schroeder

The Final Countdown to Retire Early in 2026: A Monthly Guide

Man Silhouette Standing Cliff Edge Raising One Hand Next 2026 Number.

Editor’s note: Retire Early in 2026 is part of a series on how to retire early and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Part one is How to Retire Early in Six Steps.

It’s said that waiting for the right moment is just procrastination in disguise. So, what if 2026 is the year you finally prepare for early retirement and start living it by December 31?

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