Why People Keep Working In Their Retirement Years

Perfect Game Retirement · Aug 13, 2026 · 13m

More people in their 60s and 70s are staying on the job than ever before, and it's not always about the money. Today, Ryan digs into the real reasons retirees keep showing up to work. Working longer isn't automatically the wrong call. Sometimes it's exactly right. The real question is whether it's a choice or a fallback. That's worth figuring out before you assume the answer.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

👥 Extended Workforce Participation: People continue working for many different reasons

🤝 Social Interaction: Work can provide community, identity, and purpose

💵 Money Worries…