7. Retirement means not working
This is one of my favorite myths. I have to admit! Because in an ideal world, once you retire, you don’t need to work again, right? But unfortunately, there are a lot of seniors that soon after their retirement will start a part-time job or something that they can do from the comfort of their own homes.
There are many reasons why retirees get a job, including a lack of funds and a desire to keep their minds stimulated. What if you want to start a new career? It’s never too late. Let other people believe all the myths mentioned before. You do you!
Make an effort to break free from this myth. There is no ideal age to retire nor a one-time event when you should stop working for good.
8. You’ll retire when you want to
Nah! You will be surprised that half of the United States workers retire before they expect to, especially because of health issues.
Others are being forced to quit by their companies because they were planning on downsizing and hiring new “young” people. You never know what the future might bring, so be ready to face the things that might not be in your retirement plan.
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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.