The New Retirement. Jan Cullinane

      

      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Dedication

      5  Foreword

      6  Acknowledgments

      7  Introduction

      8  CHAPTER 1: What Makes Retirement Successful? A Brief Retirement History The “New” Retirement Expectations versus Reality Working and Sense of Self Why People Decide to Retire Retirement Timing for Couples: Same Time or Staggered Times? Single and/or a Solo Ager? Where to Retire Retirement and Lifespan Six Secrets for a Successful Retirement Retirees' Regrets Lessons from the Pandemic Just for Fun More Resources

      9  CHAPTER 2: 168 Hours a Week Lifelong Learning Volunteering Learn New Things/Hone Old Skills More Resources

      10  CHAPTER 3: Working in Retirement: It's Not an Oxymoron Where the Jobs Are/Will Be AARP Recommendations for Part-Time Jobs for Retirees Companies That Welcome Mature Workers Start Your Own Business – Know the Five Ps Additional Suggestions Real Estate Education Direct Sales Seasonal/Temporary Work Peace Corps Volunteer Work from Home Customer Service/Virtual Assistant Jobs Work Part Time with Health Benefits and/or Other Perks Networking and Resumes and Interviews Core Pursuits More Resources

      11  CHAPTER 4: What and Where Is Home? Reasons to Stay Put … or Not What We Can Learn from the 2020 U.S. Census What Makes a Place Ideal? Second Homes International Relocation What Do People Want in a Retirement Location? Narrowing (or Expanding) the Possibilities Food for Thought Aging-in-Place Checklist More Resources

      12  CHAPTER 5: Locations, Locations, Locations Low Cost of Living (U.S.) Low Cost of Living on Steroids: Places That Pay You to Move There Best Places for Active Retirees (2021) Best Places to Retire Lists 2021 (U.S.) Best Places to Retire Internationally (2021) “Niche” Lifestyles More Resources

      13  CHAPTER 6: Forever Young Nature (Genetics) versus Nurture (Environment) Epigenetics Telomeres Mitochondria SHIELD for Our Bodies, Minds, and Spirits More Resources

      14  CHAPTER 7: Dollars and Sense Retirement by the Numbers: Basic Cheat Sheet for Being Prepared