This podcast is the first in the series called the Royer/Kennedy Tapes where Nick Royer and Emmy Award Winning TV News Anchor Erin Kennedy will explore everything financial and everything retirement. In this episode, they explore the ins and outs of early retirement planning, answering the pivotal question: "Can I Retire Early?" With advanced tips and advice on maximizing savings, investing wisely, and crafting a lifestyle that supports a Work Optional Lifestyle. 

A recent survey of 2,000 retired Americans found that they'd expected to retire at 63.2 years old, but instead retired at 61.5, and one in three said they would have retired earlier if they'd had the chance! But before you tell your boss goodbye, Nick and Erin walk through these important questions: 

• How much money do I need to retire early? 
• What's the first step to figuring out what will get me to and through retirement? 
• When should I claim Social Security? 
• What about health insurance?