The New Face of Retirement: Is This the Beginning of the Most Meaningful Stage of Life?

Commentary Retirement. This one single word stirs a wide range of emotions in most people, especially those arriving at the 65-year-old “finish line,” a somewhat arbitrary mark set about a century ago. How do Canadians cope with this period, which can be challenging? Do they feel the uncertainty and anxiety about living out their “golden years”? Or are they ready to embrace this new chapter in their life with optimism?  Whatever the situation, in a series of upcoming articles I will endeavour to bring some fresh perspective to the retirement discussion, including expounding on the view that, no matter your financial situation, you can enter the retirement stage in good financial shape....