I’m 50 and would like to retire at 55. While I have a pension through work, I can only access it at 65. I own two rental properties – both will have their mortgages paid off by the time I’m 55. So I’m intending to live off the rental income if I retire then. The mortgage on my family home will also be paid off by the time I’m 55. Would you have any advice about how I can make sure to get myself into a financial position to retire at 55? Is there anything else I should do to prepare myself for an early retirement? And would it be a mistake to retire so early?

Anon

You seem to be in a strong financial

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