Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Retirement refers to the period in a person's life when they choose to leave their job or career and stop working. It is typically associated with reaching a certain age or fulfilling specific criteria for eligibility.