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Retiring by 65? That’s No Longer the Goal
More people are working well into their 80s—or taking extreme measures to retire in their 30s or 40s.
Girlboss Daily
April 13, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
Victoria here, Girlboss’ executive editor. 👋
When was the last time you thought about when you’re going to retire? (This morning, after your boss sent a really aggro email? 🤪) Because between the rising cost of living and more people having longer careers, that whole “retire at 65” plan is starting to feel a bit outdated. We unpack what the new retirement plan actually looks like (spoiler: it’s either 85… or 35).
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