8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Retiring

8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Retiring:
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Pulling the trigger on retirement can be a costly mistake if your finances aren't in good shape.


"It's a very uncertain time for people," says Doug Kinsey, a certified financial planner with Artifex Financial Group. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make yourself feel more secure as you approach retirement age. How can you tell if you're ready to retire the way you imagined? Here's a checklist of questions every pre-retiree should examine.






Pulling the trigger on retirement can be a costly mistake if your finances aren't in good shape.





What kind of lifestyle do I want in retirement?
Several studies have tried to pinpoint how much money people should specifically have on hand before they retire. The truth is, though, that this amount is going to vary dramatically depending on what type of lifestyle you're looking to lead once you've left the workforce.

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