Just 9 percent of workers say they are planning to retire before age 60, but 35 percent of retirees say they retired that early. The median retirement age in the survey was 62.Many of these early retirements are unexpected and due to unforeseen circumstances.ust 9 percent of workers say they are planning to retire before age 60, but 35 percent of retirees say they retired that early. The median retirement age in the survey was 62.
(And many didnât enjoy a second.) What makes a valuable first edition is the perfect confluence of rarity and demand â which is why, while there are exceptions, an authorâs first book, typically printed for a small audience, is the one most likely to achieve impressive prices.
A true first is considered to be the very first edition and printing of a book that was released. For example, for the past several years the UK release of Dean Koontz novels have preceded the US release by a month or two. When auctioning off these UK copies, many of the sellers will list this as a true first.