‘I don’t own a house’: I’m 50 with $2 million and I’m scared about losing my job. Can I retire early?

“Please be kind — I’m actually really scared about the possibility of losing my job.” (Photo subject is a model.) - Getty Images/iStockphoto Dear Quentin, I will turn 50 this year. My company is going through a reorganization and there may be layoffs soon. I have close to $2 million in retirement, investments and savings. I don’t own a house. My monthly expenses are around $6,000, which includes rent. Can I retire at age 50? What about health insurance? Please be kind — I’m actually really scared about t ...