Retirement is often treated as a final destination. But for many people approaching later life today, the reality is far more complex. People are living longer, working differently and questioning what that chapter of life looks like now.
In this Game Changers session our host Chris Larkin sat down with Lyndsey Simpson, Founder and CEO of 55/Redefined and author of The Age Rebellion, to explore why traditional ideas about retirement may no longer fit modern life.
Drawing on years of research into the over-50s workforce, Lyndsey shares how longer life expectancy, evolving careers and changing attitudes towards work are reshaping what people want from later life. Rather than a clear-cut move from work to retirement, many are looking for flexibility, purpose and the freedom to reinvent themselves.
The discussion explores the concept of the "100-year life" and what it means for advisers supporting clients through an increasingly uncertain future. Lyndsey challenges assumptions around retirement planning, arguing that purpose, identity and social connection can be just as important as financial security.
The session also examines how the role of the financial adviser is evolving. As clients seek greater flexibility and a more personalised approach to later life, advisers have an opportunity to move beyond traditional retirement conversations and help people navigate the opportunities that come with living longer.
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