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Kiplinger's Retire & Thrive October 13, 2008: Kiplinger's Retire & Thrive by Robert Otterbourg (Kiplinger Books)

Over the next 18 years, about four million boomers are turning 60 each year. What does this mean to this “want and need it all” generation? What are the opportunities for boomers to stay on the job, work part-time, change careers or even buy a business? How will boomers and others already of retirement age meet this challenge?
   
While you may not be able to afford a work-free lifestyle – and may not even want one – you do want those years to be active, challenging and creative. That means taking charge and crafting a retirement suitable to your personality, interests, skills and talents. Take charge, and “retirement will provide the chance of a lifetime.

The fourth third edition of Retire & Thrive will help you assess your wants and needs and chose from the smorgasbord of possibilities. Dozens of real life profiles show how others have met the challenge of being age 50-plus. What path will you take?

Will you chose one of the following or some of each?

Remain in the workplace

Change careers or become self-employed

Retire, and then return to the workplace

Work as a volunteer

Pursue a hobby

Return to school 

Whatever path is chosen, you chose, this book  author Bob Otterbourg provides the background guidance you need to assure that once you do “retire” that you also thrive.