Want a happy retirement? Of course, you do! The Dalai Lama himself described happiness as “the purpose of our lives.” At retirement, however, that desire often becomes an expectation. A white paper ...

We measure our lives in milestones: birth, first love, graduation, first job, marriage, first home, first child, grandkids … ...

My decision to retire after a 40-year career, 27 of them at the University of Maryland, seemed like it would be a piece of cake, after all, my work had focused on the transitions faced by older ...

Source: Image by Nick Youngson, CC3.0, picserver. I made a smooth transition from full-time work to retirement, and I assumed that almost all retired people had a similar experience. You’re retired!

Having a long, happy retirement is essential for overall well-being. It can lead to better physical health, stronger social connections, increased life satisfaction, and a greater sense of purpose, ...

Retirement can mean lazy mornings, taking an online class, drinking coffee on the porch, starting a new hobby — and perhaps even a nap or two. But for many retirees, it can also bring far too many ...