Become Work-Optional

Work becomes optional when you know your number and you've covered your bases. Here's how to get there.

Know your number

How much you need to retire. Finally a simple answer.

A simple way to estimate your retirement number from your spending.

Retirement number projector

Plug in your spending to see your number. It will ask you to make your own copy.

Check if you're ready

Can You Retire before 55? A 5 Step Checklist.

A 10-minute check on whether early retirement is realistic for you.

SHORE Readiness checklist

Score yourself across the five areas that matter most when shifting from saving to retirement.

What retirement actually looks like

Most Retirees Still Have 80% of Their Savings After 20 Years

What actually happens to savings in retirement, and why you may need less than you think.

Take a break before you retire

How To Fund a Six-month Career Break Without Derailing Retirement.

How to step away from work for six months without hurting your long-term plan.