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  "id": 9318913,
  "title": "Retiring at 55: How a CFP® Is Actually Investing for It",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/retiring-at-55-how-a-cfp-is-actually-investing-for-it-9318913",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:41:02.000Z",
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  "account": "Retiring at age 55 comes with unique challenges, such as funding healthcare costs for a 10-year gap before Medicare eligibility, relying solely on savings during the years leading up to Social Security claims, and potential restrictions on accessing certain retirement accounts. The author, a Certified Financial Planner, emphasizes that they desire the ability to retire at 55, not necessarily the desire to retire at that age. They have a strong conviction in their work and aim for financial freedom by that age.",
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        "title": "Retiring at 55: How a CFP® Is Actually Investing for It",
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        "title": "Retiring at 55: How a CFP® Is Actually Investing for It",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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