Ideas worth spreading

How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement

1,307,883 views | Riley Moynes • TEDxSurrey

Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes explains the four phases of retirement and offers a framework for how to avoid the inevitable pitfalls of taking it too easy in order to help you make the most of your golden years.

Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes explains the four phases of retirement and offers a framework for how to avoid the inevitable pitfalls of taking it too easy in order to help you make the most of your golden years.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSurrey, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

About the speaker

Riley Moynes

See speaker profile

Retired from education and the investment business, Riley Moynes concentrates his time on helping retirees -- and those close to retiring -- make the most productive and meaningful use of the years ahead.

About TEDx

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community.

Find a TEDx event near you

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSurrey, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.