8 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire Early
Retirement is called the golden years for a reason -- but that reason isn't what you think. The phrase was coined by an advertising campaign for Sun City, Ariz., in the late 1950s. And it has stuck around long enough to help brand retirement as life's ultimate goal.
The thing is, what if it's not? For many, the traditional, work-free retirement lifestyle falls flat. According to RAND Corporation, more than one-third of workers over the age of 64 previously retired and then later went back to work. The decision to unretire is often related to finances, but older workers also cited the desire to do meaningful work.
Here are eight financial and lifestyle disadvantages to early retirement that you should consider before rushing to give up your parking space at the office.
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