From Dow Jones & Company:

Financial planners advise that there’s more to retirement planning than just money. They suggest asking yourself what you want to do and where you want to live during retirement. Taking time to think about how you’ll spend your time and who you’ll spend it with can help ensure a happy retirement. Running trial runs in potential retirement locations and part-time work can provide a financial cushion for unexpected expenses and help you transition from a career mindset to a retirement one. Before dealing with the financials, work out the logistics of what you want your retirement to look like.



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