Navigating The Decision to Retire Now or Work Longer

Published: Jan. 16, 2023, 6 a.m.

Are you torn between retiring now or continuing to work? Working longer or retiring now isn\u2019t just about money; there are many elements you should be thinking about.

Many factors might lead you to retire early or want to continue working even after you\u2019ve reached retirement age. What, then, are these elements you should consider when navigating that decision?

In this episode of the Secure Your Retirement podcast, we discuss the elements to consider when deciding whether to retire now or work longer. We expound on financial readiness, health, personal goals, age, and long-term care.

In this episode, find out:

  • Think about your financial readiness \u2013 your ability to retire or not.
  • The different aspects of health you should look into when considering retiring.
  • Evaluate your personal goals and interests and how they will fulfill you in retirement.
  • Key ages to remember and the opportunities each can afford you.
  • Think about your family and their reliance on your current salary.
  • Avenues to evaluate when thinking about your healthcare and long-term care in retirement.

Tweetable Quotes:

  • \u201cWhat\u2019s equally important to savings is how much you\u2019re going to spend in retirement; spending can make or break a retirement plan.\u201d- Murs Tariq
  • \u201cHealth insurance and dealing with our healthcare cost can be a significant in retirement.\u201d- Radon StancilĀ 

Resources:

If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement!

To access the course, simply visit POMWealth.net/podcast.