Boomers Buck Retirement Trends, Choose to Work Longer for Financial and Personal Fulfillment
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Larry Fink warned baby boomers need to work longer to avoid a "retirement crisis" and ease the financial burden on younger generations, but some boomers love working and have no plans to retire.
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Some boomers continue working for financial freedom and independence rather than relying solely on social security.
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Many boomers cite having a sense of purpose and enjoyment as reasons to keep working, not wanting to give up careers they find fulfilling.
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Areas with high numbers of boomers still working tend to have residents that are unusually healthy in older age.
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Remote work opportunities allow boomers to continue working flexibly, tapping into their lifetime of experience, which may encourage more to delay retirement.