Retirement can feel like a whole new life, and it is in a sense. But you must prepare for it if you're going to make the most of your golden years. You can have enough money to fund your needs (and have some fun) if you get a jump start on investing years before you leave the office.

So, what should someone sitting 10 years out from retirement be focusing on at this stage in the game?

Most people work for the majority of their lives before retirement. Leaving that behind can be intimidating, but retirement isn't nearly so scary when you have a plan. The first step to planning for retirement is figuring out how much you might need.

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Source Fool.com