Longevity Bonus: Work Longer, Live Longer

For some people, working well into their seventh to ninth decades anchors them to a fulfilling life. That’s, of course, if they love what they’re doing. I once knew a lawyer who worked until he was 102. For others, though, working hurls them down into a pit of despair. They may work for a wretched boss or company or be in an industry that’s dying. They may be physically unable to do the work. For those who are relatively healthy and engaged in their work, working well past traditional retirement age has its benefits: They may live longer. According to a recent study cited by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College: