My Smart Retirement

How often do you think about retirement? People who are not approaching retirement or who are not in retirement, rarely spend a lot of time thinking about it. But at the same time, 6/10 of retirees wish they had thought about this phase of life more often.  More and more people are visualizing retirement as a brand-new chapter in life. Retirees in the U.S. are reporting higher levels of happiness due to their newfound freedom. Maybe you have more time to focus on the things you love: spending time with family, hobbies, or travel. Thinking about the values you want your retirement to reflect can enhance these years of your life. On today’s episode, we are breaking down the four pillars of retirement: health, family, purpose, and finances. How do each of these play into our plan and into our future? Pillar #1: Health  Having mental, physical, and spiritual health are all important for your well-being. Yet, 80% of Americans have a chronic condition. Sometimes we find our health spans don’t match our life spans.