Picking a Retirement Date

TaylorMade Retirement with Taylor Demars, CFP® · Sep 10, 2026 · 13m · transcript

"When can I retire?" might be the question we get asked more than any other. Some people are chasing an age. Others are chasing a number. Today, Taylor breaks down what actually determines the answer. The date on the calendar or the number in the account might feel like the finish line, but neither one tells the whole story. That's what the planning process is actually for. Taylor also explains why a better approach is to work backward from the life you want, the income you’ll need, and the goals that matter most to you.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

🔄 Phased Retirement…