If you're dreaming of retirement, you're not alone. According to a survey from Bankrate, 62% of Americans view retiring as part of the American dream. Images of a retired couple walking down the beach in Florida are common enough that they're part of Americana, and the notion of a well-deserved retirement has been reinforced by Social Security, which kicks in between ages 62 and 70, depending on when you choose to start receiving it.

Of course, if you're dreaming of retirement, you'd probably like to get an early start on your golden years. It might surprise you then to learn that 51% of Americans retire by age 61 and 23% retire between 62 and 64, according to Motley Fool Research.

If you're looking to get a head start on retirement, here are two top stocks that can help you get there.

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