Prior to the Boomer generation, most people just worked until they could no longer do it ... and usually passed away shortly thereafter. Like others have said, choose a line of 'work' that doesn't seem like a burden to you and chances are you will never even want to retire. Enjoy life today, because nobody knows what tomorrow will bring. Don't make the mistake of assuming all that money you squirrel away today will be as valuable to you 30 years from now as it would be now.
I know far too many folks who have found that the retirement gig is not what it is sold to be. Turns out we need to 'work' at something in order to stay happy and healthy.
Retirement saving may be prudent, but it is also a huge business. Be skeptical.
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