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Statistics show a worrying trend in the increasing average retirement age, especially among older adults in the U.S. Data from recent years reveals that only about 11% of those aged 55 to 59 are retired, down from 19% in 2007. As people work longer into their later years, many may be forced to retire involuntarily due to health issues.
Retiring earlier can offer more years of active and healthy living, a factor that many people in their 30s and 40s should consider seriously if they wish to avoid the decline in quality of life characteristic of later retirement.