Episode 111: Retirement Shock & Longevity with Mike Drak
Release Date: 11/03/2023
The Her Retirement Podcast
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info_outlineListen in to this episode as Lynn chats with Mike Drak, author, retirement lifestyle designer, public speaker, and senior contributor at Booming Encore. Lynn and Mike talk about how to prevent retirement shock, retiring and then going back to work (on your terms), the advantages of semi-retirement, and how to live a good, long life.