Here’s The Secret to Aging Well
"One of my mentors, in his 80s at the time, once told me it’s a lot more important to be interested than to be interesting," Marc Freedman, founder and chief executive of Encore.org…
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"One of my mentors, in his 80s at the time, once told me it’s a lot more important to be interested than to be interesting," Marc Freedman, founder and chief executive of Encore.org…
I decided in my later years it was not going to be turn out the lights and devote myself to playing 24/7. I’ve come to see this evolving stage of…
The USC researchers also found that women were more likely than men to have been overly optimistic about retirement-benefits expectations. As a result, men “are more likely to save more…
Some retirees may be surprised to learn that a portion of their Social Security benefits could be subject to federal income taxes.
Taking early retirement can throw a monkey wrench into your future financial security. That’s why it’s vital to be cautious before doing it.
Kerry Hannon recently spent time with five retirees to learn how their post-retirement work is bringing meaning to their lives and making a difference in the world, even as the…
Assess when, how and if you plan to retire. Many of us want to keep working beyond a traditional retirement age for the mental engagement as well as the money. You might be…
"The self-employed have an inspiring vision of aging and retirement,” Catherine Collinson, CEO and president of the nonprofit Transamerica Institute and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, told me. “Compared with…
Work with younger generations. The real fountain of youth is the fountain with youth, according to Marc Freedman, founder of Encore.org. Find ways to connect with younger generations through mentoring,…
Many retirees do not have a plan. And for those who encounter retirement earlier than expected because of a health crisis or downsizing, facing the new reality can be rocky.…