The Wealthy Boomer

 

People planning to work in retirement-70%

 

Number who want to change careers in retirement-66%

 

Average length of post-retirement careers - 9years

 

People who want to start a business - 13%

 

Number who say they’ll never stop working - 45%

 

Number who never want to work for pay again - 21%

 

Top Four reasons why people want to keep working

 

 1.To stay mentally active - 60%

 

 2. To stay physically active - 52%

 

 3.The money - 47%

 

 4.To stay connected with others - 43%

                                                  

Financial Post October 2006