Is there a best age for retirement?

When Vince retired we had plenty of things to do on our farmlet. When we moved here, we went house-sitting and travelling. Now that's over, we are a bit bored from time to time. I think we need to find a charity to get involved with.

56 was good for me. I am glad I retired when I did Had a lot of good times the last decade which I would not have had had I not retired

Well, you know my situation. I can’t even get anyone to let me volunteer. They don’t think my health will keep me “available”. They’re probably right. My dad is retiring at age 71, at the end of this year. He can’t be still though, so he’s going to get a part time job.

I am retired. I got an early retirement from the job I was doing plus a bit of a pension for only being there for 5 years. I went ahead and fully retired at that time because I was having health issues at the time. I think it is smart to have all your ducks in a row before taking the step. Social Security takes some time before you start getting it so It's a good idea to check all that out and have a plan. I'm not a person who gets bored, so I didn't worry about that.

I retired at the "legal age" to retire in Switzerland, I was 67 and I was busy enough all the day long not to be bored.

I have no idea how old you are, but if you are considering retirement and can do that, I definitely would. Life is short. Go have some adventures, spend time in Montana, etc. You won't get bored. Don't work forever.

As you may know, I had to "retire" from working at the school this spring due to Bob's health. I was taking care of him then, and the VA is paying me for part time hours to be with him now. Otherwise, I would still be at the school. I will not quit doing stuff, although I am limited right now. There is no good age to retire.

Yes, it’s true that getting bored can be part of retirement. I retired at 54, so I’ve been retired for just over a year and a half, and I find it very quiet at this stage. Many of my former coworkers used to tease me about coming back so I could still be useful, but I’m quite content with where I am now.

I am not sure I can call myself retired. LOL. I still do aunty's works, and though it is of much smaller scale, looking after my parent and I takes up most of my time. I think I worked normally till 60 cleared my home loans, and a couple of years more, before dad's stroke. Would I have liked working even now? No. Why? Life cannot be merely obeying others, or getting stressed about something. Growing tomatoes, growing flowers is as pleasurable. Lucky me left 9 to 5 set up around 50. That allowed me to enjoy music, and sing along even if I don't get a single note right. So yeah...if you have enough money, give yourself the liberty to enjoy other things in life, including animals.

Except for having an income I have been retired since my 40s as for a regular job.

I was 60 in January and I have just taken early retirement ….having said that ….i have a few side lines going on ….i am always busy with one thing or another. It’s good im able to spend quality time with Mom and I’m growing veggies and started a herb garden as I love cooking. Also I will be able to spend more time at the caravan by these aside.

I was working in the corporate sector as CFO. I maintained a clean record for forty plus years and was happy to hang up my boots. I wanted to retire when people asked me "why" and not "why not". In fact, I enjoy my retired life as I can mind my own business.

I think at 55. I heard from retired men that they are more busy and not enough time for themselves after retirement.

I retired at age 50 three years ago. The best time is as soon as possible. If you save and invest wisely it's possible to retire when you want rather than have to wait until someone says, "Okay, you're now eligible for this here retirement check." I never admired anyone who had to work into their late 60s and 70s, essentially retired broke, and by the time they retired were too old and addled to enjoy it.

You're asking the wrong person. I started getting my SS at 60 and right now on my own I do what I can to keep busy and really I can say doing all my stuff, I am not bored at all. Then again I am used to my stiuation and i know anyone esle who would wind up like me alone and a recluse would be bored so I am glad I am not,

I don't know..maybe 70.. id be bored staying at home though. I love working