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Spring and early summer are often considered ideal times to retire, Meyer said.

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The weather is generally better, making the transition into retirement more enjoyable.

The first day of winter this year is December 21.

Its more about choosing a date that aligns with your financial preparedness, wants and needs.

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Consider factors like your health, your spouses retirement timeline and any major life events on the horizon.

Retire when you feel confident that youve built a sustainable financial plan that will support your desired lifestyle.

For others, its a bit more nuanced than that.

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Youll want to find out what retirement means to you before making any major decisions.

What does retirement mean?

Everyone is different, Gillet said.

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And for some, that means working in a field they love and having a sense of contribution.

For others, its more about choosing apersonally meaningful date whether thats a Sunday or a Thursday.

Consider factors such as your age, savings, health status and future plans before making a decision.

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