Richard Eisenberg is often met with a furrowed brow and a question: “Didn’t you retire?” “Yes,” he says. And then, without skipping a beat, he cranks out another freelance article or co-hosts another episode of his podcast. He knows that the happiest retirees stay busy, but he does it on his own terms. After a prolific career writing and editing for outlets like USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and CBS MoneyWatch, Richard spent ten years as the Managing Editor and Money and Work Channels Editor for PBS Next Avenue. There, he was able to help people find their purpose. Somewhere along the way, he found his.

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00:00-Start

02:14–Ikigai

05:23–Let’s talk books

06:55–About family

10:44–Defining “Unretirement”

13:15–Marriage in retirement

15:43–Next Avenue: Sesame St. for 50+

17:27–Make your own choice

21:15–Balance free time

25:05–Pets in retirement

26:51–Cherry-pick your joy

29:30–Where to find Richard

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