"Help me get ready for retirement!"

We asked top experts for empowering ways to prepare you for this exciting next phase of life

- KRISTINA MASTROCOLA

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The top predictor of a successful retirement is how much time you spend thinking about the lifestyle you want, reveals expert Fritz Gilbert. "For example, be intentional about getting involved in groups outside of work to foster relationships," he says. "And talk to your partner about how you want to spend your time, the activities you'd like to do individually and together—she time, he time and we time." As with so much in life, it's about striking the balance that works for you.

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