[quote=davelj]This whole notion of “retirement” is a mid- to late-20th century industrial economy phenomenon that will soon be looked back on as an historical anomaly. It cannot and will not last – the math is overwhelming. 90%+ of folks in the US should be prepared to work at least part-time until a few years prior to dying… and living with relatives in their old age. Learn to love it.[/quote]
Yes, I’m repeating myself. Forget about “retirement” and focus on the fact that the vast majority of folks will likely be working well into their 70s. People need to dramatically readjust to reality, which has been obscured by governments/municipalities/corporations kicking the can down the road for several decades now. The jig is up.
Here’s a pretty good synopsis (sections 4 and 5 deal with more current issues):
