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Top 10 reasons people postpone retirement

Studies show that people in the United States are waiting longer to retire. Whether it's because they're motivated to stay active in a career, want to make a difference in the world, or struggling with skyrocketing bills, 46 percent of US employees over 50 now say they plan to work longer than they once expected. Here are some top reasons people give for postponing retirement, according to Towers Watson, Boston College's Sloan Center on Aging & Work and other experts on baby boomers and work. This story first appeared on SecondAct.com .
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By Michelle V. Rafter, SecondAct.com

Studies show that people in the United States are waiting longer to retire. Whether it's because they're motivated to stay active in a career, want to make a difference in the world, or struggling with skyrocketing bills, 46 percent of US employees over 50 now say they plan to work longer than they once expected. Here are some top reasons people give for postponing retirement, according to Towers Watson, Boston College's Sloan Center on Aging & Work and other experts on baby boomers and work.

This story first appeared on SecondAct.com.