Decoding Retirement Why $1.7 trillion is left behind in forgotten 401(k)s
Sep 16, 2025
Deborah Whitman, AARP's chief public policy officer and author of The Second Fifty, shares insights on crafting a fulfilling retirement. She highlights the crucial role of social connections for longevity and addresses the alarming issue of $1.7 trillion left in forgotten 401(k)s. The conversation dives into the importance of strategic planning based on personal values, exploring aging-in-place challenges, and using tools like AARP's Livability Index to ensure a comfortable life in retirement. Discover the surprising secrets to navigating this vital life stage.
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Relationships Trump Risk Factors
- Strong relationships predict healthier long lives more than cholesterol or diet.
- Deborah Whitman learned to prioritize friends and community after researching aging.
Actively Build Connections
- Prioritize social contact that fits your personality, even small interactions help.
- Seek community activities or simple daily connections to avoid deadly isolation.
Dementia Fear Exceeds Reality
- Fear of dementia outpaces its actual prevalence among older adults.
- Whitman notes only about 15% in late 70s have dementia despite half of people expecting it.
