Just about anyone who's ever had a less-than-perfect job has dreamed about the possibility of retiring early. When you're just starting out in your career, 50 seems really old, but retiring at 50 gives you a realistic chance at 30 to 50 years of retirement living. It takes a lot of effort to put yourself in position financially to retire that early.
As hard as it is, retiring early isn't impossible, and the sooner you get started planning for it, the more likely you are to achieve it. Follow these strategies, and you'll give yourself the best shot possible at quitting by 50.
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