When people think of retirement, they often imagine it as a distant event — something that
“just happens” after decades of work. But what if we stopped seeing retirement as a finish
line, and started treating it like what it really is?
A lifestyle goal — one that deserves just as much planning, passion, and personalization
as buying a home, starting a family, or chasing a dream.
In Singapore, where support systems like CPF, healthcare access, and senior learning
initiatives are already in place, the real opportunity is not just to “get by” in
retirement, but to thrive on your terms.
This article explores how to make retirement a lifestyle goal — one that reflects who you
are, what you value, and how you want to live after 60.
Retirement Is Not the End — It’s the Upgrade
In a world where we’re living longer, healthier lives, retirement now stretches across 20
to 30 years — almost as long as our working lives. That’s a lot of time to fill with
meaning, if we plan it intentionally.
Rather than asking, “When can I stop working?”
Start asking, “What kind of life do I want to live in my 60s, 70s, and beyond?”
Treat retirement like a personal project — your next big chapter. That means thinking
about:
Where do you want to live?
How will your days be structured?
What do you want to keep doing — and what do you want to stop?
What brings you energy, meaning, and joy?
