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Kiplinger
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Kate Schubel

The New Retirement Math: How an Active Lifestyle Can Lower Your 2026 Taxes

A set of coins with a note that says "retirement." .

It's not uncommon for retirees to hit a wall of boredom. After you turn in your employee badge and log off the work computer for the last time, those first few "Well, what now?" mornings can feel surprisingly challenging.

But that void is actually an opportunity to have some fun. Studies show that retirees who stay actively engaged in physical or social activities tend to beat the retirement blues and may even live longer.

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