Why You Should Plan to Retire Early Even If You Don't Want to

For millions of Americans, the idea of a traditional retirement doesn't seem possible or attractive. While this means you have to save more to be ready to retire on schedule, there's one big reason to plan for early retirement even if you don't intend to take it. Record low unemployment has turned into more jobless claims than ever, and millions of Americans are finding themselves without work and with no prospects of finding new employment anytime soon.