Have you considered what you would like to do in retirement? Most people leave their full-time jobs and move into a phase of life that is focused on relaxation, fulfillment, and leisure time.
They often depend on retirement savings, pensions, and Social Security benefits to keep them financially stable. Most want to maintain their standard of living, include more travel, and do things they could not while they were working. Family time and quality relationships often become more important with many choosing to stay busy by doing volunteer work or going back to school.
These were likely the same goals Bruce and Anne Freidman, a Brooklyn couple, had for their golden years. However, things did not quite work out that way for them.
