February 10, 2023
In the Media

In an interview with Barron's, MIT AgeLab Director Joseph Coughlin discussed why we need to think about how we will achieve our goals in retirement, not just what they are.

The second-largest cost for people in retirement is transportation. We live in a country where if you don’t drive, you aren’t getting there. So, the ice cream cone question is about: Do you have the things that make retirement a quality life, and do you have the ability to get there? As people are thinking about where they want to live or move, they should do an audit of their choices. Are things close enough to you that you can bike or walk? Is there public transportation? Many of us live in areas where that option might not exist.

Read the full interview here