Some interesting points in this article. Never realized that 46% of the divorces are in the 55-64 age group. My ex and I divorced in that window just as I was seriously thinking about retirement and the prospect of having even more time together.

The plan for retirement thing is intersting too. Financially, I planned for retirement so all good there. Then the question comes up "what to do with the time?". There is no one answer. The one that worked for me is to move into semi-retirement. I was fortunate to create the option to step down as CEO and become a part-time consultant. Cutting back to less than 50% of the time I used to spend at work. It is important to note that there were elements of my work that I loved doing (not the least of which is interacting in creative endeavors with those I enjoy). In cutting back, I kept those good parts and relinquished all the other stressful and unejoyable parts of work. I have a couple of volunteer things I like to do that fills some of the free time. I recently remarried someone I love more than I've loved anyone in my life (she's age appropriate). My other free time is spent with her.

Things are not static. As I find I want more time for my non-work activities, I am going to back down on the work further. For me, I have been lucky to gradually move myself into retirement on my own terms at my own pace without the shock of just cutting the cord. I realize not everyone has that option.