The Hidden key to retirement happiness: it’s not what you think

“When we think about retirement planning, most of us focus on one thing: money… But after three years of research, I discovered the strongest predictor of retirement satisfaction isn’t your bank account—it’s your relationships.”

In her latest article, Dr. Lorraine Wiseman reveals a truth many retirees overlook: financial security doesn’t guarantee happiness. What often matters most is connection. One retired executive confessed, “I discovered that my colleagues weren’t my friends—they were my colleagues. When I left, those relationships largely evaporated.”

Her message is clear: “You can’t think your way out of loneliness—you have to connect your way out.” Treat relationship-building with the same care as financial planning, and retirement can become not just secure—but joyful.

Read the full article on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hidden-key-retirement-happiness-its-what-you-think-wiseman-3dose/?trackingId=W7lT5M5d7W5nSTIrLILNLg%3D%3D