This episode highlights seven crucial age milestones for effective retirement planning and the strategic decisions that accompany each. Listeners learn how these milestones—from catch-up contributions to Social Security eligibility—can shape a well-structured financial future.

• Age 50: Eligibility for catch-up contributions to retirement accounts 
• Age 59 1⁄2: Tax-free rollovers from 401(k)s to IRAs 
• Age 62: Considerations for collecting Social Security 
• Age 65: Eligibility for Medicare and healthcare planning 
• Ages 66-67: Achieving full retirement age for Social Security 
• Age 70: Timing for maximum Social Security benefits 
• Age 73: Required minimum distributions and associated rules