It's easy to imagine retirement as this wonderful period of life. In reality, retirement can be challenging. Not only can living on a fixed income be pretty stressful, but having to find ways to occupy your newfound free time can be easier said than done.

In fact, one thing you should know ahead of retirement is that it has the potential to be really boring. And excessive boredom could mess with your mental health. So it's important to figure out what you'll do with your time before you make the decision to end your career.

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