My wife and I set retirement countdown timers for ages 59 and 60. Our spreadsheet says we're ready — but how do we actually know?

The numbers may say you’re ready, but a healthy nest egg is only part of the equation.

Retirement Countdown: Make these moves when 10 years away

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Retirement countdown: Key moves when you’re 1 year away

When you're younger, retirement is the sort of thing you might find yourself daydreaming about often. When you're at the tail end of your career and it's close to becoming reality, it can be thrilling ...
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My wife and I set retirement countdown timers for ages 59 and 60. Our spreadsheet says we're ready — but how do we actually know?

The average age of retirement in the U.S. is 65 for men and 63 for women, according to the Center for Retirement Research (1). Of course, some hope to retire earlier, but doing so requires saving and ...