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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