As the average lifespan lengthens and the state pension age keeps rising, retiring at 60 begins to seem like an unreachable goal for many.

However, Weatherbys Private Bank have argued that, with the help of a cash flow plan, retiring at 60 is doable.

"If you want to down tools on your 60th birthday, then it will require careful preparation to ensure that you have enough money to sustain you comfortably during your retirement,” said David Stead, senior private banker.

Here are the bank’s top tips for ensuring an early retirement:

You need a cash flow plan

It may seem obv...