5 crystal-clear signs you’ve retired (very) well in America. Can you finally stop stressing out in 2026?

If you’re approaching retirement with a sense of dread and unease, you’re not alone. Roughly 65% of retirement savers surveyed by global investment manager Schroders said they worry about money too much (1). Another 56% said their financial stress could even have an impact on their health. So if you’re worried sick about healthcare costs, inflation, lack of savings and interest rates, those feelings are perfectly normal. Still, if you’re retiring after hitting certain benchmarks, it could be a signal that ...