Planning to Retire

Stories of Unplanned Retirements

By Emily Brandon

Posted: June 20, 2008

Sudden illness or a layoff can instantly change your retirement plans. I've been writing about how some retirees and older workers coped with health problems, job loss, and care-giving responsibilities. Here's a recap of the stories told so far:

If you'd like the story of your unplanned retirement featured in an upcoming post, please write me at retire@usnews.com. Include your phone number. Or you can discuss your story in the comments section.

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