Why So Many People Die Right After They Retire

The idea that retirement starts a clock is one of the most repeated fears people carry into it. The studies built to test that idea find no spike in death risk on the day you retire, and the first year looks closer to a honeymoon. What the research does point to is a slower danger, and it shows up for people who leave a job for an empty calendar.Where the famous "retire at 65, dead by 66" statistic actually comes from, and why the scary version sticks in your head anywayThe habits that keep you out of that group, including volunteering, phasing out of work, and having a retire-to planThe first-year trap, and why the risk builds after the honeymoon endsTake the free Retirement Income Roadmap (7 questions, about 30 seconds): incomeoverwealth.com/mapWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRlZgX0OKQAThis episode is educational and focused on strategy and math. Always consult a qualified tax or financial professional before making personal financial decisions.