In partnership with MassMutual, PSB Insights conducted a survey of 2,000 American household financial decisionmakers to better understand retirement. The study compares expectations of pre-retirees to the experiences of actual retirees to better understand the perceptions versus reality of retirement and determine how one can feel happy and relaxed in retirement.

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Key Findings:

• While happiness is found in retirement, pre-retirees may have unrealistic expectations about the level of happiness and excitement they will experience.
• To achieve happiness in retirement, it is crucial to work on financial and physical health prior to retiring.
• Happier retirees tend to be more active, engaging in activities like exercise and pursuing hobbies, and spend more time with loved ones during their free time.
• In contrast to current retirees, most pre-retirees don’t see retirement as an end to work, instead expecting retirement to bring either a shift in focus or less work.

Coverage Includes:
Yahoo Finance: MassMutual Research: Most Retirees are Happier in Retirement vs. Working Thanks to Financial Preparation, but More than One Third Report Feeling Lonely
Investment News: What’s the key to achieving retirement happiness?
Nasdaq: Not Everyone Is Happier After They Retire. Here’s Why
US News: What Is the Average Retirement Age in the U.S.?

For more information, please contact Cindy Malone at [email protected].