EndNotes

Mon., Dec. 30, 2013

To retire…or not?

A couple walks along the beach on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Gulfport, Miss. Preparations are underway along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen moves through the Gulf of Mexico. (Amanda Mccoy / The Sun Herald)

As the year ends, many people are assessing their lives and planning for 2014. And for Boomers, retirement may be one possible option.

Look at the history of retirement, trends and most of all, make plans before you write that farewell memo. (See Boomer U story)

(S-R archive photo)

Posted Dec. 30, 2013, 7:57 a.m.

Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.