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Layin’ It on the Line: The new retirement loneliness epidemic: Why finances are only half the battle
For decades, retirement planning was built around a simple formula: save enough, invest wisely, and — if all goes well — sail smoothly into your golden years. But today, there’s a growing reality that doesn’t show up on any spreadsheet, Monte Carlo simulation or Social Security statement. A new epidemic is quietly shaping retirement just as much as market volatility, taxes or health care costs: loneliness. And here’s the surprise — loneliness doesn’t just affect someone’s mood. It affects their health, financial decisions, spending habits and even the longevity of their ...
