It depends on what you mean by retire and your family circumstances. If you are single, ok cutting your expenses and live very frugally, then you need very lit

It depends on what you mean by retire and your family circumstances. If you are single, ok cutting your expenses and live very frugally, then you need very little money to make a living. If you are not single, check with your partner :). Kids add a lot more expense. If you can afford it, take a sabbatical and see if that works.