Retiring Early? Here's a Smart Investing Strategy to Consider

If you're thinking about retiring early, you need to have a financial plan in place.

You've probably been investing in an employer-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b). You may even have money socked away in a traditional or Roth IRA. But you'll be on the hook for taxes and penalties if you touch those accounts before you're eligible. You can withdraw any amounts you've contributed to a Roth IRA penalty-free but your money will stop working for you as soon as you withdraw it. 

That's where dividend investing comes in. It allows you to earn money in the stock market without selling any of your assets. Although dividend investing is often overlooked among younger investors, it might be an ideal strategy for someone pursuing early retirement. 

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