Early retirees 'feel most comfortable' but lose £3,400 every year, finds research

Those retiring early are worse off each year compared to those retiring at the state pension age, but are the most comfortable when it comes to their financial situation, according to Prudential.
Nearly two thirds (60%) of those ceasing work this year will be doing so around 57, well before their expected state pension age or their company's retirement date, the insurer's Class of 2018 research...
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