Go back to school
“People who continue to learn in retirement are among the most content and happy,” says psychiatrist Janet Taylor. That’s because the learning process keeps your brain active, it stimulates your intellectual curiosity, keeps you intellectually and socially engaged.
According to the AARP, the number of students aged 50 to 64 and even older is on the rise. If you want to establish your skills for a second career, embrace new challenges, turn a passion into something more, there are plenty of local colleges and universities that offer tuition waivers for seniors.
Even if tuition waivers are not provided by educational institutions in your area, you might still be able to attend classes for free, with the sole exception that you won’t receive any credits. One of the good things about auditing classes is that you don’t have any homework assignments and exams to worry about.
Also, find out more about these 7 Most Important Non-Financial Assets for a Fulfilled Retirement.
