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Why Purpose Matters After Retirement
Why is finding purpose after retirement so important?
Because without it, even freedom and free time can feel empty, purpose gives your next chapter direction, energy, and meaning.
Here’s why purpose matters more than ever in retirement:
- It helps co...
Why Start a Business in Retirement?
Why do so many retirees start businesses?
Because it offers a way to stay engaged, earn income, and create something meaningful, on your terms.
Here’s why starting a business after retirement makes sense:
- It gives you purpose beyond leisure and conti...
Why Consulting Is a Smart Second Act for Retirees
Why is consulting such a popular second act for retirees?
Because it lets you turn decades of experience into flexible, purpose-driven income, without starting over.
Here’s why more retirees are launching consulting careers after 50:
- Yo...
What Is a Second Act Career?
A second act career is a purposeful shift into new work after 50, often more flexible, fulfilling, and aligned with your values than your first career.
Many retirees embrace a second act not because they have to work, but because they want to keep contributing,...
Why Franchising Works Well in Retirement
Why consider a franchise after retirement?
Because it offers the freedom of ownership with the structure of a proven
system, perfect for your next chapter.
Here’s why many retirees choose franchising:
- It offers a ready-made business model that...
Why Work After Retirement?
Why do so many retirees go back to work?
Because it’s no longer just about money, it’s about purpose, engagement, and freedom.
Here are the top reasons retirees choose to work after 60:
- To supplement income while protecting savings
- To stay mentally sharp and...
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✍️ About the Author
Curt Roese is a CPA, entrepreneur, real estate broker, and a graduate student in entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. With over 40 years of experience in finance, small business, and real estate, Curt understands the challenges and opportunities that come with embarking on a new chapter after retirement.
He founded Retirepreneur to help others navigate this transition, offering straightforward tools, honest advice, and practical strategies for launching second-act businesses.
His mission is to empower retirees to live a vibrant, fulfilling, financially secure future!
