3 Ways to Prepare for an Earlier-Than-Expected Retirement

You could try to survive on your emergency savings and unemployment benefits for as long as possible while you search for another job, or you could retire early. Early retirement can be challenging, because you won't have as much time to save as you would if you'd waited a few more years to retire -- but if you don't have any other options, you can still make it work. Although you may not be able to save as much for retirement, there are a few things you can do to ensure it's as comfortable as possible.