Ideally, you want to spend each day engaged in activities that you find absorbing and satisfying, that you feel you’re good at – and where you feel you’re doing good.
Indeed, happy retirees are typically those who have a sense of purpose, whether it’s volunteering for their favorite causes, coaching a children’s sports team, helping their church or returning to long-neglected studies. Retirement gives them a chance pursue their passions without worrying about a paycheck.
You don’t need to be financially independent to have a sense of purpose. If you’re young you can pick a career that is close to your heart. If you are in your 40s and you have been saving for 15 or 20 years, maybe you can afford to swap into a new job that is less lucrative but more fulfilling.
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- Retirement Savings, Needs and Planning
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