When most hear the word “retirement” they dream of what it will look like. Future retirees talk about vacations, relaxing, and taking time to complete jobs

When most hear the word “retirement” they dream of what it will look like. Future retirees talk about vacations, relaxing, and taking time to complete jobs

This paper examines the impact of work and retirement on the size, density, and composition of older Americans' social networks. It uses novel panel data from t

Retirees who idle their time away also report that they miss work. They miss the “built in” social network they had as well as the structure and self-worth