Is it normal to retire at 65?
Depends.It depends
Yes, retiring at 65 is a common choice, but there’s no single “normal” retirement age. Whether it makes sense depends on your finances, health, work, and what you want your next chapter to look like.
Plenty of people aim to retire around 65, while others stop working earlier or keep going longer. There’s no rule that says you have to retire at that age—or that you’re behind if you don’t.
The right timing depends on things like your savings, expected income, health, whether you enjoy your work, and what you want retirement to look like. It’s completely reasonable to make the call based on your own situation rather than someone else’s calendar.