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How about now? Is now an option? Lol in reality hopefully in my 50s. My dad just retired and is in his late 50s. My mom retired in her early 60s.

Yesterday?

I'm planning to SAH and go back to work in...... 5-10 years depending on how many kids we have (go back to work when they are in school!) And then maybe early 50s? I think that's when DH can retire from his job and get full pension, so I'd probably do the same!

Now. I just want to travel the world. But i have no money to do that!

Yesterday...
Realistically, 50-55.

DH is 10 yrs older than me so he was saying he would retire at 65 and I said great - then I will retire at 55 so we can spend time together - he looked at me like I was crazy!

um... now?

Ummmm, right this minute? I have worked at least part time, all year round, since i was 15. I need a break.

50-55ish. Should be doable for us.

We'll probably never really "retire". DH will probably spend "full time" managing and maintaining our investment properties, and I will probably have a hobby job from home.

I still like working (at 34 years old) - I'm such a weirdo. I'm hoping to retire at 60 or 63ish though. Then maybe ill start my own business and work whatever hours I want (I'm a graphic designer/art director)

As soon as we can afford for me too!

I have worked full time since I was 18, I would love to retire now!

Realistically though, I'm aiming for my 50s.

My goal is by 55. DH and I are working HARD now to make this happen. But only time will tell...

Honestly, I don't think I can ever not work. I would want to go down to PT at some point, I think. Or maybe switch to a PT Volunteer position.

I'm really young (early 20's) so my opinion can definitely change, but I don't really plan on ever retiring. I'm passionate about what I do--church ministries--and it's the type of thing that even if I wasn't doing paid ministry, I know I would be one of those older ladies who was still super-involved and on lots and lots of committees, so might as well stay on and get paid, especially if I transitioned back to a part-time ministry position like I'm in now (I plan to go full-time once I graduate with my masters). My dad is the type who has always been working towards retirement--he's 51 and just went to half-time and loves it so much more than full-time that he might stay at that for the time being. My mom is the type who loves her job and never would want to retire. I'm really the same way.

60's maybe. My parents retired, but lead a very full life with grandkids, consulting, etc. My dad kept on being called back to various consulting gigs because he's good at what he does. My mom was working on and off as an instructor before her mobility got limited. I want their kind of retirement. I don't want to be bored or unstimulated during it. Right now, they're doing a little getaway. So cool.

I'm really lucky that I'm in a business where retirement is usually more of a process than an event. So I would like to start slowing down in my mid fifties and just take it year by year and see how much I feel like doing.

@MamaMoose: Same here. I can start cutting my # of clients and that will reduce my hours.

@littlek: I think it's hard for people to really know now. But I do think that with a comprehensive financial plan you can get a good idea of when you are in a position where you are very unlikely to outlive your assets. The biggest risk to successful retirement is a long term care event, but with long term care insurance and responsible spending we can often let clients know when they can comfortably retire the way they want to.

I don't think I'll ever fully retire until I'm physically not able to work. I hope when I'm 55/60 though, I can just focus on my private practice - see who I want, when I want, accept no insurance, and make $$$$. Haha.