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What Happens When You Turn 59? Your Retirement and Health Roadmap

By age 50, you can begin making catch-up contributions to your retirement accounts, accelerating your savings in the final years of your career. However, a major financial turning point occurs just before your 60th birthday, raising the question: what happens when you turn 59? At age 59½, you gain new flexibility with your retirement funds and should solidify your long-term financial and health strategies.