re: Early Retirement

I make 39 this year and I believe the only thing that will keep me from retiring early is health care. According to the government retirement age for me is 67. I sit at a desk for most of the day so my job isn't that damn demanding physically. One or two major health care scares and my retirement funds can vanish very quickly.

My dad is retiring this month after being an Operator for almost 30 years. He's 62 now and his health care premiums cost $1500 per month for both he and my mom who is also a retired school teacher. He can't get Medicare until he's 65. So for three years he will have to manage those high arse premiums. Hopefully, he won't have any major health issues during that time.