Americans say the optimal age for retirement is 61. Financial professionals say it’s more like 63. Whatever the case, the reality is that people are actually retiring at a more advanced age. But what about those who prefer to buck the trend — people who find the idea of retiring earlier highly appealing? This show explores the pros and cons of retiring earlier, sets out the financial factors people need to weigh to determine if they’re a viable candidate for early retirement, and details the steps they likely will need to take in order to make it happen.