About this episode
Kevin discusses the silent retirement crisis and the importance of feeling valued in retirement.
In this episode, Kevin discusses a new type of retirement crisis where despite having sufficient funds and a well-laid financial plan, retirees find themselves feeling worthless and undervalued. He explores the concept of 'mattering span'—how long you continue to feel needed and your life makes a difference—and its crucial role in retirement satisfaction. Kevin shares insights from an enlightening Wall Street Journal article and offers practical strategies to create a fulfilling retirement life beyond just financial planning. Tune in to learn how to plan your mattering span alongside your health and wealth spans, ensuring a holistically satisfying retirement.
People in this episode
Host: Kevin Lum
Topics covered
- retirement crisis
- mattering span
- retirement satisfaction
- financial planning
- life fulfillment
Keywords
- retirement
- financial plan
- mattering span
- satisfaction
- health span
- wealth span
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wall Street Journal
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