9. It Could Kill You

If you’ve recently made the decision to retire early, don’t panic. In fact, congratulations—you’ve done something that many folks dream of but never actually do.

The truth, however, is that those who work past 65 live the longest. Studies discovered that working just a single year after 65 significantly reduces the risk of all causes of death, even when health, lifestyle, and demographic issues are considered.

To be fair, lots of factors are at play, including the fact that the data pool includes some people who left the workforce involuntarily because they were too unhealthy to keep working. But even still, the link between early death and early retirement is striking.

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