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Why are seniors working past retirement age? The majority (62%) point to financial reasons, but the remaining 38% say they’ve continued to work for personal ones.
To learn more, Provision Living surveyed 1,000 seniors who are employed either part-time or full-time about their financial situation and thoughts about aging in the workplace. Findings include:
47% of working seniors wish they were retired (20% wished they worked fewer hours)
More than 1 in 3 fear being laid off because of age
44% say physical or mental limitations prevent them from completing tasks
Of those who cite financial reasons for working, 37% say they can’t afford retirement
Despite eligibility for benefits in their early-to-mid-sixties, the average respondent estimates they’ll retire at the age of 72. To learn more about their financial and career situation, view the full study results here.
![Survey Reveals Why Seniors Are Putting Off Retirement [Infographic]](https://cdn.confessionsoftheprofessions.com/media/2019/10/retirement-working-age.jpg "Survey Reveals Why Seniors Are Putting Off Retirement [Infographic]")
