RETIREMENT IS DIFFICULT FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...

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RETIREMENT IS DIFFICULT FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...

Post-retirement life can be wonderful or difficult or somewhere in-between. Of course, all Baby Boomers want our retirement years to be wonderful, but some of us have difficulty adjusting to jobless lifestyles.

A number of boomers blame adjustment difficulties on the pre-retirement assumption that post-retirement leisure is sublime. We never imagined that excessive leisure could lead to boredom, lethargy, melancholy, et al.

Usually, boredom, et al. surface if retirees lack compelling interests, exciting passions, and ardent causes to pursue in post-retirement - and no clue where to find them. Wouldn't it be fantastic if there were specialty shops that provided custom-made clues?

The solution for boomers who struggle after retirement may be found at local colleges. Enrollment is often free or discounted for older adults. Sign up for a variety of classes and keep an open mind. It is possible that a class will spark curiosity and ignite passion for ... something.

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At the very least, this solution presents opportunities for Baby Boomers to structure time, participate in a group activity, and expand our knowledge base. Isn't it worth a try?

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Married Boomers Retire Together Or Separately ...

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RETIREMENT IS WONDERFUL FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...

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RETIREMENT IS WONDERFUL FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...

Baby Boomers who thrive in post-retirement believe it is never too late to pursue aspirations and achieve meaningful (to us) goals.

Thriving retirees occupy work-free time with causes, interests, and passions. For example, we volunteer for charities, get involved in civic associations, paint gorgeous landscapes, or write steamy novels. Some of us take classes, acquire new skills, and start encore careers.

Alternatively, many retirees fulfill long-standing travel wish lists. Work-free time is spent planning, packing, and then journeying to myriad destinations.

Affluent boomers take luxurious trips, while those with limited funds find budget-friendly places of interest. Road warriors drive far-and-wide in RVs. Adventure seekers explore distant, unfamiliar locations; less adventurous retirees prefer revisiting favorite spots.

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Cruises are popular among Baby Boomers and attract couples as well as singles. By the way, singles are not the only solo travelers. Quite a few marrieds travel alone because spouses choose to stay home. Bon Voyage!

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Retirement Is Difficult If ...

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS TO RETIRE?

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS TO RETIRE?

Retirement is a huge life-changing milestone for Baby Boomers. How do boomers know when the time is right to retire?

For many, the right time is determined by money, money, and money. Do we have sound financial resources - sufficient pensions, investments, and/or savings - to support a comfortable post-retirement lifestyle?

For some, the right time is determined by well-defined plans for post-retirement. Do we have compelling interests, exciting passions, and/or ardent causes that will keep us engaged and focused?

Although experts agree that boomers should have post-retirement plans firmly in place before retiring, unsurprisingly, quite a few of us scoff at experts' advice and prefer to 'wing it.'

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Sometimes, the timing is wrong, but circumstances compel Baby Boomers to retire. 
For example, personal medical issues prevent us from effectively carrying out work responsibilities.
Or, family members' medical issues require us to devote increasingly more time to care for them and less time to be available to do our jobs.

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Career Status Influences Boomers' Retirement Decisions ...

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