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Thinking about retirement? Let’s look at the life behind the numbers.

A retirement date and a savings target tell only part of the story. What will an ordinary Tuesday look like? Will your income, home, transportation, and the people you count on work the way you expect?

I’m retired now, and I wish someone had helped me ask these questions before I left work. This checkup will help you spot what deserves a closer look, one question at a time.