5 Years from Retirement: How to Prepare

Jeanne Thompson, Senior Retirement Consultant at LPL Financial, offers lessons on retirement curveballs, healthcare expenses & building an anticipated income strategy. Read the summary below.

Last Edited by: Jeanne Thompson, Retirement Readiness

Last Updated: April 22, 2026

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Retirement Rarely Goes Exactly as Planned

Jeanne Thompson, Senior Retirement Consultant at LPL Financial, retired earlier than expected at age 54. The experience brought unexpected challenges, from market volatility and healthcare costs to the emotional and financial adjustments that come with leaving the workforce sooner than planned. Now, drawing on those firsthand lessons, she helps others prepare for a more confident transition into retirement.

Read Jeanne’s insights on navigating retirement curveballs, planning for healthcare expenses, and building a viable income strategy for the years ahead.

Read Jeanne Thompson’s full article on MSN. 

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