09/03/2026
For many Gen Xers, independence has been a defining trait for decades.
Retirement brings a new set of questions and decisions that often benefit from thoughtful planning and fresh perspectives. This article looks at why the transition can be both exciting and challenging.
As the original latchkey kids, many Gen Xers learned early to rely on themselves—which may help explain why retirement can feel less like a reward and more like a challenge to identity.