In the past it was generally thought to be 65, the age most would retire at. Now there is no single point at which one becomes old. In a society of living longer, working longer and now being healthier than ever before, there is no real single age at which one becomes old. In fact, normal aging is not really felt until after age 75 for most Canadians. Aging is not all loss, decline, sadness and depression. Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of aging, why not look around at today’s seniors. They are more educated, more resilient and now healthier and happier than their parents ever were in retirement. Today more than any other time in history we see a growing population of aging retirees living longer. This makes it all the more important to not only have a sound financial plan but also a personalized lifestyle plan to enjoy your time once you stop working. Consider reading the chapter on “Retirement Dreaming” in my book: How To Retire Debt Free & Wealthy.
At What Age is a Person Considered Old?
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About the Author: AskMoneyLady
Christine Ibbotson is an Canadian Author, National and Syndicated News Columnist, and Professional Financial Speaker and Presenter.
She also has three radio shows called the “Ask The Money Lady Minute,” “Your Money Today” and a live-call in show called “Ask The Money Lady.”
She writes for over 630 Newspapers in Canada with over 21 million readers and is heard on 327 radio stations across Canada.
Christine is the Author of her book entitled "How to Retire Debt Free & Wealthy" available on Amazon and Indigo. In How to Retire Debt-Free and Wealthy, Christine offers accessible and realistic guidelines in a series of achievable steps, from debt elimination to wealth management, teaching readers how to create their own customizable financial plans.
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