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How to measure the financial impact of delaying retirement

If you’re thinking of retiring soon you might be wondering about the difference a few extra years in the workforce could make. Should you stick it out a bit longer, or focus on saving as much as possible now and plan to stop work sooner?

Timing your retirement is not a simple decision, so read on to discover the factors you may need to think about.

Benefits of delaying retirement

The downside of putting off retirement is clear – you spend longer working, and less time enjoying your retirement! Even so, there are some good reasons working longer might be worth considering.

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