Mentally Preparing for Retirement in 2026

If you’re thinking about winding down your career in 2026 and starting to plan for retirement, now is a great time to start imagining your future and gathering strategies for this transition. A great source of guidance is The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, especially this episode featuring Joseph Maugeri. He’s a former CFP professional who shares his retirement preparation strategies and the surprises that he encountered once he entered his life as a retiree. Maugeri also breaks down some great frameworks for creating a full life after work and reflections on financial planning in today’s world. Tune in!

(You can also take advantage of their “I’m Just Asking for a Friend” initiative, where the host will answer your question in an upcoming episode!)