• There is no "one size fits all" retirement age.
• Deciding when to retire isn't just about age —  personal choice, forced retirements, and financial situations are also factors.
• It's also important to remember that retirement could last up to 20 years.
  
•  Do you have enough saved to fund an acceptable lifestyle the rest of your life?
• Are you emotionally ready to make the transition from career to retirement?
• Do you have any health issues that might affect your longevity?
•  Have you given serious thought to what you'll do after you retire so your post-career life will be fulfilling and meaningful and not just a period of marking time?

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