Research shows that ‘bridge retirement’ may be a good option for many people heading into retirement.
People who keep doing some work in their field after they retire may enjoy better physical and mental health than those who stop work completely or switch to another area of work, according to a U.S. study. Researchers from the University of Maryland said the findings suggest that prospective retirees should consider moving into so-called “bridge employment” as a transition to full retirement. “In essence, if someone is in a field where part-time work or self-employment is possible, he or she should consider it as they plan for retirement,” researcher Dr. Mo Wang, an assistant professor of psychology, told Reuters Health. – From Reuters