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title: How To Be More Than Just “Retired”
description: This article from Kiplinger outlines three key steps you can take to live with purpose in retirement.
---

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# [How To Be More Than Just “Retired”](https://info.xmlfg.com/blog/how-to-be-more-than-just-retired)

 Written by [XML Financial Group](https://info.xmlfg.com/blog/author/xml-financial-group) | Jun 29, 2021 2:00:00 PM

You have spent your whole career setting money aside to ensure a financially secure retirement. But reaching that goal is only half the battle — the other half is finding ways to enjoy life after your career is over. 

Many retirees struggle to transition into the next chapter in their lives. They spend years financially preparing for retirement but forget to identify ways they can find emotional fulfillment once they have retired.

[Click here to read](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/602839/living-a-life-of-purpose-after-retirement-3-action-steps-to-take)

 

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