CHAPTER 8
Plan a Satisfying Retirement
You’ve worked hard all your life, and now you’re on the brink of retirement. Trouble is, the things you looked forward to all those years—leisurely mornings, afternoons puttering in the garden, trips to exotic places—don’t feel like they’ll be enough to sustain you. Encore careers—jobs that blend income, personal meaning, and often some element of giving back—are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to full-time retirement. But where do you start?
What the Experts Say
According to Encore.org, a think tank focused on baby boomers, work, and social purpose, nearly 9 million people ages 44 to 70 today are engaged in second-act careers. “People are leading longer and healthier lives ...
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