Help Me Retire: At 55 years old, I will have worked for 30 years — what are the pros and cons of retiring at that age? 

Help Me Retire: At 55 years old, I will have worked for 30 years — what are the pros and cons of retiring at that age? 

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Help Me Retire

Last Updated: April 22, 2023 at 4:38 p.m. ET

First Published: Feb. 19, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. ET

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Dear MarketWatch, 

I currently own one home, no mortgage with rental income. I own another home that will be paid off the year I turn 55. Both valued at $750,000.  I have a 401(k) and other stocks and investments totaling another $750,000. My debt will be all paid by the year I turn 55.  

I have been on my job for 27 years. It will be 30 years…

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