Understanding the Age 59 1/2 Rule. Planning on an early retirement? Listen to this podcast to understand the Age 59 1/2 Rule and how it may affect you. Dr. Dahle discusses all the exceptions to this rule to simplify your early retirement. If you found this podcast useful, visit our blog at http://whitecoatinvestor.com/ for more personal finance and investing information. Find an engaging and helpful community in our forum at http://whitecoatinvestor.com/forums/ This episode was sponsored by Set for Life Insurance, founded by Jamie Fleischner, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF. They specialize in individual term life, disability, and long term care insurance. They are first and foremost a client centric company. They listen carefully to the needs of clients and shop around to find the most suitable products at the most cost effective rate. Because of the volume and exceptional reputation of Set for Life as well as the relationships they have developed over the years, Set for Life clients have access to special services not available elsewhere in the industry. This include special discounts, gender neutral policies (saving women significantly), priority underwriting handling, and on some occasions, exceptions in the underwriting process. For more information visit www.setforlifeinsurance.com.