Money | Why the 'Right' Retirement Age Doesn’t Actually Exist

Ghilarducci says her research shows that for most people, especially those in physically demanding and low-paid positions, working into their golden years typically causes them physical, mental and emotional harm.

“This skewed idea that working longer makes [older adults] healthier is not relevant or true for 90% of the population,” Ghilarducci adds. For “almost everybody — the secretary, the health care worker, the retail clerk — research is finding retirement with enough income is better for their health.”

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