There are many considerations when deciding to retire: finances, health, lifestyle, relationships. They all play a big part in the decision and you have to ensure that they're all lined up with your ultimate goal if you're going to be happy. That's not to say some of them might not fit the mold right away - sorting out all aspects of your life is kind of like herding cats or pushing a rope...

If you're looking for a good retirement financial calculator, this one is pretty decent:



https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/retirement-income-calculator.html

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