Adjusting to Unretirement with Richard Eisenberg

Oct 26, 2022

This week on the Chapter X podcast, our friend Richard Eisenberg is back with an update on his own retirement. He also discusses some of the latest top stories and podcasts to check out, including some suggested books to read.

 

Richard is almost a year into what he calls “unretirement.” In this chapter, he’s stayed busy writing a column for MarketWatch, contributing to digital platform Next Avenue, and co-hosting the Friends Talk Money podcast.

 

In this episode, we talk about how the definition of retirement has changed from our parents’. I know without a doubt, you’ll come away both inspired and well-informed. Listen in for our conversation on:

• Which part of ‘unretirement’ Richard is enjoying the most
  
  
• Three new stories about aging to watch out for
  
  
• Why it pays to delay claiming social security benefit (if you can)
  
  
• What you should think about before making alternative investments
  
  
• The most surprising lesson Richard has learned in this chapter

Episode mentions:

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Want a happier retirement? Longtime friendships can be a source of joy 

Think Nobody Wants Your Parents’ Art? Think Again

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