The Early Retirement Show

Ever thought about retiring early? Ben and Seth break it down for any early birds out there, wondering just how feasible it may be for you to have the retirement of your dreams. That could include working at a dream job, looking out at the beach every day, or even investing in real estate! Whatever your dreams and goals for retirement are, you could potentially reach them early just by harvesting a few tips and tricks from this episode of Money on Tap.Is it too late to fix my retirement at 50?No — the 50s are the catch-up years by design. Catch-up provisions let you contribute above the standard limits to 401(k)s and IRAs, the HSA offers triple tax advantages for future healthcare costs, and a backdoor Roth can build a tax-free bucket even if your income is too high for direct contributions. Pair those with a segmented "bucket" strategy — instead of retreating to CDs and cash — and most late starts can still be rescued. The first step is knowing your income need, not chasing a number.