Retirement marks a significant change in life, and being prepared for retirement involves so much more than just financial planning. However, financial planning does come to the forefront when you consider how to make your retirement as smooth and stress-free as possible. As it approaches, it's essential to assess various aspects of your life to make sure the transition from a working life to a retirement one is an easy one.

Evaluating your retirement savings and investment strategies and potential income sources through retirement, such as pensions and Social Security, can help you be more financially prepared. Knowing the Boomer benefits of retirement is also important! You should think about factors such as healthcare costs, inflation, and whether your insurance can cover you throughout your retirement years. Do your finances align with your retirement goals? You should examine those now.

You should also consider your lifestyle. What do you want your retirement to look like? Have you planned for your healthcare and lifestyle needs? Think about these now because you could live out your retirement years for a long time, and having everything you need at this point is super important! Of course, addressing your social connections is vital. You want to have a social circle and activities around you, so consider building and maintaining a support network for your emotional and mental well-being.

By addressing all of these areas, you can be prepared for retirement. The infographic below provides a handy list of things you need to do before you retire!

Infographic designed by Boomer Benefits.