Synopsis: Are You Ready for Retirement? The traditional retirement age is 65 and today nearly 6000 Americans hit that milestone each day. As baby boomers age that figure will jump to 9000 per day.Are you getting ready to retire know someone who is retired or are you struggling with retirement yourself? Retirement is not just about money--a healthy psychological portfolio is vital for this major life transition.Author and counseling psychologist Nancy K. Schlossberg shows us how to prepare for a successful and fulfilling retirement addressing the common problems and emotional challenges.