Retiring Early Is Your Dream. 7 Steps to Make It Come True.

Thinking about early retirement? You’re not alone. Financial advisors are fielding more calls these days from clients looking to leave the rat race earlier than anticipated.

While many people simply can’t afford to retire in their 50s or early 60s—and others don’t want to—advisors say they have seen an uptick in client inquiries for reasons that include return-to-office mandates, corporate layoffs, and a postpandemic yearning to enjoy life more fully.

During…