Work, Retirement and Financial Security in the 21st Century

June 2016 | Catherine Collinson
June 2016 Catherine Collinson

Many people today are living to 100 or older. The long-held notion of stopping work altogether and fully retiring at 65 is no longer a sustainable option for many, as it now leaves us with decades of time to fill, without earned income and potentially without a purpose in life. For people of all ages, it is vital that we foster age-friendly work environments and provide access to meaningful employment, self-employment and other ways to earn income.

What are the implications of living to 100? 

In this Next Avenue article, Catherine Collinson discusses her vision of balancing work, retirement and financial security. 

Read here.