The Six Secrets to a Happy Retirement: How to Master the Transition of a Lifetime, advice from retirement specialists, including Mark Singer. For 25 years Mark has owned a retirement planning firm and many of his clients are now reaching retirement age. He says, “That’s not surprising, but what I find interesting is how my conversations with them have changed. Instead of focusing on money, we now spend a lot more time talking about life itself.
“Joe had worked for a company for over 30 years. He was a guiding light for many of his peers and was recognized as being someone who had helped shape the growth of the company.
“Joe and I had previously done a Retirement RoadMap and it was clear that he could have a very enjoyable retirement. But when he came in with his wife to make the final decision, something interesting happened. Joe had been so focused on the numbers that he had yet to address the emotions that come with this transition. For the first time, he was faced with the reality of starting a new chapter in his life, and he was terrified.”
Mark Singer’s longtime client was terrified because leaving a job is so much more than just leaving a paycheck – it’s also about having a reason to get up in the morning and many retirees face this fear or feel displaced. Therefore, Mark published The Six Secrets to a Happy Retirement. with his favorite experts addressing some of the financial, physical and emotional issues of retirement.
