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Donna Fuscaldo

The 'Busy Trap': 5 Ways a Hectic Schedule Can Ruin Your Retirement

Older adult checking the time.

'Who has the time?' isn't something retirees often say. Or do they?

Many people in retirement are busier than ever, saying yes to everything from volunteering and consulting to babysitting their grandchildren, all while juggling multiple responsibilities as they search for purpose. Others overcommit out of fear of downtime. They were so busy during their working years that the thought of free time scares them.

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