The 10 Secrets of a Happy Retirement with Dorian Mintzer and Richard Eisenberg

Episode Guest: Richard Eisenberg, Managing Editor and Senior Web Editor, Next Avenue

Episode Description:
Some people have a much better retirement experience than others. What makes the difference? Having a plan and figuring out what you want out of retirement in advance so you have laid the groundwork for a retirement experience that works for you and your family. 

In this episode, Richard Eisenberg outlines the ten ways you can achieve a happy retirement.

He will cover:

• How to figure out in advance what you want out of retirement.
• If you have a husband, wife, or partner, talk frankly together about what you both want out of retirement.
• Plan your transition into retirement.
• Come up with a retirement income plan.
• Choose when to retire and then follow through (if you can).
• Stay engaged and healthy (if you can).
• Get a part-time job in retirement.
• Learn new things or pursue your passions.
• Keep a schedule, but not like the one you had before you retired.
• See your children and grandchildren if you have any.

About Richard Eisenberg:

Richard Eisenberg is Managing Editor of PBS' Nextavenue.org, a site for people in their 50s and 60s. He is also the editor of the site's Money and Work & Purpose channels and a frequent blogger there. Previously, he was Executive Editor of Money Magazine and Front Page Finance Editor for Yahoo! He is the author of two books, How to Avoid a Mid-Life Financial Crisis and The Money Book of Personal Finance.

Get in touch with Richard Eisenberg:

Visit Next Avenue's website: https://www.nextavenue.org/ 

Visit Richard's articles:

• 9 Keys to a Happy Retirement
• When Retirement is a Bad Fit
• Next Avenue Picks the 6 Best New Personal Finance Books 

Get Richard's list of resources: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/eisenberg
Grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition, at https://10keyretirementissues.com/