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Retirement: Dealing With the Emotional Part of the Equation
Quite a bit of material has been published about the financial aspects of retirement. You know, the tips for maximizing your monthly Social Security benefits, understanding spousal and survivor benefits, the perils of claiming before full retirement age, and so on. These are all vital planning points, but as moneywise.com columnist Christy Bieber suggests in a post on AOL.com’s finance page, other non-financial factors can keep seniors from realizing the promise of their “golden years.” Among them are the depression that can result from a change in social networks and workplace settings, the likelihood of health problems in old age, and simple loss of a purpose related to participation in the workforce. These are essential topics to consider in preparation for retirement and plan ways to overcome their effects. Click here to read Ms. Bieber’s post in full.