| This article is about my thoughts on retirement. | | | | This retirement planning important? Yes, it is |
| What is retirement? Retirement is the phase in | | | | extremely important. |
| advanced adult age life where one stops working. | | | | The earlier a person starts retirement planning, the |
| Different people have different views and attitudes | | | | better it is. One very important point to take note is |
| of retirement. Some people view retirement is the | | | | that the money for retirement must not be used |
| end of a journey. However, some view retirement as | | | | until retirement age is reached. This is to prevent the |
| the start of a new and more exciting phase in life. | | | | depletion of funds resulting from the failure to save |
| Also, retirees are in all states of health too. It may | | | | enough for the old age. Different countries may have |
| be important to stay active during retirement for | | | | different retirement schemes for their citizens. |
| health benefits. | | | | Additionally, it is important to also put aside additional |
| Accommodation and living circumstance also varies | | | | funds for medical purposes and expenses. An |
| greatly among retirees. Some retirees live with their | | | | appropriate insurance scheme may be ideal too. Very |
| children or relatives. This is more prevalent in Asian | | | | often, our health deteriorates with advanced age and |
| societies. On the other hand, some live in assisted | | | | thus medical expenses must be factored into one's |
| living communities. However, not all retirees and | | | | retirement plan. |
| elderly person want and like to live in assisted living | | | | Well, that is all for the article on retirement. These |
| communities. There are communities that offers | | | | are just my personal thoughts. Thanks for reading. |
| independent retirement living. | | | | |