Beyond the bucket list:

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When work stops, leisure takes on new life

41% of employed Americans don't use all their vacation time

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Experiences transform downtime into time well spent

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92%

experience more freedom and flexibility in retirement.

Your best life is ahead of you. And don't expect to fall back on the status quo. 66% of retirees prefer trying new things in retirement.

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Quality of life improves with greater leisure

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A plan to have fun? Absolutely

58%

of retirees are in the dark about how to fund their leisure activities in retirement. And most haven't planned or budgeted.

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* Merrill / Age Wave Study: Leisure in Retirement: Beyond the Bucket List, May 2016

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