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Why "Just Enjoy the Freedom" Is Terrible Advice for Retirees

Why "Just Enjoy the Freedom" Is Terrible Advice for Retirees

Why "Just Enjoy the Freedom" Is Terrible Advice for RetireesLori Harrow
Published on: 23/06/2026

"Just enjoy the freedom" sounds like great retirement advice. For many professionals, it quietly isn't. Learn why fulfillment in retirement doesn't happen automatically — and what to do instead.

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