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Catching Up to FI
Retirement Remix: Crafting Financial Futures with Purpose | Christine Benz | 117
Jan 19, 2025
Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar, shares invaluable insights from her book, 'How to Retire'. She emphasizes the necessity of early retirement planning and building strong social networks to enhance quality of life. Topics include the unique financial challenges women face, particularly regarding longevity and caregiving, and strategies for post-divorce financial security. Christine highlights the importance of aligning personal values with retirement spending and nurturing daily joys for a fulfilling life.
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- Proactively building non-work social networks at least ten years before retirement can significantly reduce feelings of isolation post-retirement.
- Personalizing retirement strategies through the retirement income style box allows individuals to align their financial behaviors with specific needs, enhancing peace of mind.
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Building Social Connections Before Retirement
Men often rely on their spouses for social connections and may find their closest networks predominantly through work. It is beneficial for men to proactively build non-work social networks in the years leading up to retirement, ideally starting this process 10 years beforehand. This preparation helps prevent feelings of isolation when the work environment changes after retirement. Engaging in activities and fostering relationships outside of work can lead to a richer social life and improved well-being during retirement.
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