Even though we may dream of swapping the daily commute for long lunches and a life without work emails, early retirement can sound like a fantasy reserved for the very wealthy.
But while leaving employment years ahead of schedule may seem out of reach, there are steps workers can take to bring the prospect closer.
With younger people facing high housing costs, the lingering impact of the cost of living crisis and a retirement system in which traditional salary-linked pensions have largely disappeared from the private sector, the financial landscape is getting tougher.
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Yet the financial experts we spoke to say it is still possible, provided you start planning well before you intend to stop work.
