Retired Too Early? Here's What to Do

Many working Americans dream of early retirement and the leisurely lifestyle that tends to go along with it. But pulling the trigger on retirement prematurely can have serious consequences that negate the benefits of doing so in the first place.

Boston College reports that the average retirement age in the U.S. for women is 62, while men retire, on average, at 64. And while 62 is when recipients can start collecting Social Security, it's also well before what's known as full retirement age, or the age at which claimants can receive benefits in full.

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