Retirement can be one of the most joyous times of your life, but it takes a lot of preparation. And just because you've been saving for decades doesn't mean you can relax once you're on the home stretch. There are a lot of details to take care of when you're a year or less away from retirement, so make sure you've checked off all these items on your list before you leave your job for good.
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