Are you aware of all the retirement myths?
Let’s be honest: we all tend to believe a lot of myths. There are no written rules about retirement. Of course, everybody wants a peaceful retirement because after working for more than 30 years, you need a break.
And you eagerly anticipate the day when it will be over. You will have more time for yourself, you will travel more, and you will probably learn to do something new.
Don’t be shocked if I tell you that a lot of this stuff might never happen. Stop believing that retirement will be the best period of your life because, like any other thing, it has ups and downs.
Keep on reading to find out what the most common myths are when it comes to your “golden years.”
4 Responses
I retired and my husband passed away three months later. He was self employed and did not believe in retirement planning. I am so happy that I did. Every point made in this article is true. I work two part time jobs and receive Social Security and retirement.
Everything in the article is true. I pray people aren’t so quick to stop working because they turned 65. You are going to need Social Security, pension and/ or another form of income depending on your financial situation. Remember, always take care of yourself.
Most of this does not apply to me e.g., I did retire when I wanted to, am living fine on my soc sec check (so, not working; thought I would work part-time), have plenty of time to myself (in spite of being grandma’s taxi service for 2 teens), etc.. I did wait until 72 to retire because I loved my job and was healthy enough to do so.
I’m one of those who were forced to retire to make way for the young. (Another myth… there’s no such thing as ageism.) Wanted 2 more years to pay off house and go out on my own terms. Oh well, that’s life!
Fortunately, we’re pretty good retirement-wise. SS, Pension & 401k & IRA. AND we will liquidate and move to smaller house down south.