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A psychologist on how to know you’re ready for retirement

I’ve spent the past 17 years researching the psychology of retirement and here are nine things to ponder as you plan for the next stage.

Joanne EarlPsychologist

Nov 22, 2024 – 5.00am

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People who have enjoyed highly rewarding and fulfilling careers often struggle with when to retire.

They might feel they have enough money but wonder whether they'll be bored, unchallenged or irrelevant.

Joanne Earl is a professor of psychology and retirement planning researcher at Macquarie University.

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