The Baby Boomers who grew up during the hippie counterculture movement are unlikely to follow in their parents’ footsteps as they approach retirement.
But Boomers, many of whom are turning 65, have no road maps. They not only have to figure out how to make their money last, but they need to reinvent themselves in the second act of life.
“Before, retirement was a destination,” says Dorian Mintzer, a therapist and board-certified retirement transition coach based in Boston.”You had your retirement party and bought your condo in Florida. Now it’s a process. It’s a journey that can be daunting but can be very exciting, too.”
