Cathy talks with Richard Eisenberg, an award‑winning journalist and author who has spent nearly fifty years covering personal finance, retirement, and the changing landscape of work later in life. Richard shares how his career evolved from writing for young adults to focusing on people over fifty, and how his own path led him to what he calls unretirement. He explains why he left full‑time work at 65, how he shaped a life that blends part‑time writing, volunteering, learning, and family time, and why he considers himself retired even though his wife insists he is not.
They explore how retirement is shifting across generations, why Gen X approaches it differently, and how identity, purpose, and meaning play a central role in this stage of life. Richard talks about the challenges facing freelancers, the realities of Social Security and Medicare, and the importance of planning for longer lives. He also shares stories from his volunteer work and how unexpected experiences can help shape a new sense of purpose.
The conversation highlights how retirement is no longer a single decision but an ongoing process of adjusting, experimenting, and redefining what work and life look like. Richard’s perspective offers reassurance, clarity, and inspiration for anyone navigating their own next chapter.
Reinventing Retirement is the property of Dr. Cathy Paessun and is produced by Tim Beeman for Such-N-Such Media.
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