READ TIME: 2 MIN Let's explore a fictional couple nearing retirement, and who have a lot of items on their bucket list. Longer life expectancies mean they may need to prepare for 2, maybe 3 decades of retirement. How should they position their money?
Retirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members. For others, it will be a time to start a new business or begin a charitable endeavor. Regardless of what approach you intend to take, here are nine things about retirement that might surprise you.