Is 2026 Your Year to Retire?

RetirementRetirement readiness is about more than hitting a number—it’s about resilience, planning, and purpose.It’s not finances alone that determine if you’re ready to retire. There’s an emotional side too. Dreamstime/TCATribune News Service1/6/2026|Updated: 1/6/2026By Donna Fuscaldo From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceSitting on a nice balance in your 401(k)? Thinking about retiring while the markets are still up? Wondering if 2026 is the year to finally get off the exit ramp and start the next chapter of your life?Tribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesInternational Ski Trips: The Alps, Japan and BeyondJan 05, 2026Should You Max Out Your 401(k)? We’ve Got AnswersJan 02, 2026Ask Angi: What Do I Need to Know About Bathroom Exhaust Fans?Jan 02, 2026America’s ‘Missing Middle’ and the Struggle for Affordable HousingDec 31, 2025