Retirement readiness is about more than hitting a number—it’s about resilience, planning, and purpose.

It’s not finances alone that determine if you’re ready to retire. There’s an emotional side too. Dreamstime/TCA
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By Donna Fuscaldo From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Sitting on a nice balance in your 401(k)? Thinking about retiring while the markets are still up? Wondering if 2026 is the year to finally get off the exit ramp and start the next chapter of your life?






