- Too Young To Retire, by Marika and Howard Stone
An excellent read that contains many useful and practical suggestions for energizing your retirement years. VISIT WEBSITE

- Don't Retire, Rewire!, by Jeri Sedlar & Rick Miners.
Good advice on many elements of the new retirement lifestyle.

- What's Age Got to Do With It?, by Kelly Ferrin.
[One of our favorites] Written by noted gerontologist Kelly Ferrin. Inspiring stories of  people who are passionate about living full retirement lives. VISIT WEBSITE

- How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free , by Ernie J. Zelinski
Written in a friendly format with great quotes and light cartoons, this book explores all  aspects of retirement and is a light and entertaining read. PURCHASE NOW

- The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life,  by Jan Cullinane and Cathy Fitzgerald
An interesting book with lots of worksheets and templates for helping you assess your retirement lifestyle. PURCHASE NOW

- Looking Forward: An Optimist's Guide to Retirement, by Ellen Freudenheim
An upbeat book offering a panorama of ideas and activities to help you find fulfillment in retirement. PURCHASE NOW

- The Retirement Savings Time Bomb..And How To Defuse it, by Ed Slott
We refer to this one frequently in our workshops, as it contains excellent tools and tips for protecting your assets in retirement. PURCHASE NOW

- How To Enjoy Your Retirement - Ideas From A to Z, by Barbara Day and Tricia Wagner
Loaded with tips and ideas for pastimes, travel, and other opportunities. PURCHASE NOW



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1. AARP REPORT: BEYOND 50
2. Retirement as a Career/Life Development Stage: A Renewal Process
3. National Council on Aging's Senior Focus Newsletter
4. Learning to Retire: The Transition from Work to Retirement

* The Social Security system was established in 1935 to pay an "old age pension" to Americans beginning at age 65. The average life expectancy in 1935 was 61.

* How did age 65 become the magic number? In the late 1800's, German politicians wished to establish a pension for the oldest 1% of society. That was the "65 and older" crowd. Today, the oldest 1% would begin earning old age benefits starting at 86.

* A 2004 report released by AARP shows that older consumers (those age 45 and older) are spending more as a group than all other consumers. By 2001, older consumers were responsible for the majority (52 percent) of total consumer spending in the United States up from 47 percent in 1984. Older consumers dominate the market in every key category of expenditure: food, housing, healthcare, transportation, and personal insurance and pensions.

* A recent AARP survey found that while the typical baby boomer expects to quit his or her job at age 66, 80% plan to work in retirement.

* Only 35% of retirees are confident they will have enough money to support themselves comfortably in retirement.

* 40% of retirees regret not having done more financial planning prior to retirement.