10 Ways to Retire Earlier Than Friends on the Same Salary

The notion of early retirement is all the rage, with books and blogs devoted to the idea of quitting work while you are still “young enough” to enjoy life.

If you do not work for a company that provides a pension, self-funding an early retirement might seem daunting — but it can be done.

The key is to understand that the decisions you make are at least as important as the amount of money you earn. If you want to retire early — or at all — keep the following suggestions in mind.