Dealing with an Early, Unexpected Retirement

Retiring earlier than expected isn't a new phenomenon. In fact, half of current retirees said they retired early, according to a new study by Allianz Life. Some people are pleasantly surprised to find they are financially ready even earlier than expected. Some have just had it with the 9-5 grind and are ready to leave the workforce. But for many others, there is a much different reality.

In fact, the majority of people in the study say they actually retired for reasons completely outside of their control, whether they were ready to or not. Like the 34%