Retirement is no longer just an endpoint—it’s a major life phase that can span 20–30 years or more. Thanks to longer life expectancy, evolving financial tools, and shifting cultural attitudes, retirement today offers both opportunities and challenges. Achieving a “good” retirement requires thoughtful planning across finances, health, lifestyle, and purpose. The New Reality of Retirement In the past, retirement often meant a short period of rest after decades of work. Today, with life expectancy in the U.S. averaging around 77–80 years—and many people living well into their 80s or 90s—retirement can last as long as a full career. Programs like...Read More
