“I’m Going To Work Until I Die”: A Look At How Unprepared Boomers Are For Retirement

Unprepared retirees are filling the gap the only way they can: by working well into their golden years. In 1986, 10.6% of the population older than 65 was still working. In 2016, it was 18.6%, and I suspect the number will keep rising.

I find that there are some in the field services industry that are in their 70s and 80s and performing some of the better field service inspections in the commercial segment. They are working part- or full-time performing some easy-to-do inspections that bring in some extra money. It’s not hard work and it can be fun work. I talked to Wendell in Illinois today. He is in his 80s and is performing field service inspections. He is a retired Marine and a farmer … he leases out his land and others grow crops on it. He also spends part of his time making sure that veterans receive a proper burial with full military honors. I salute Wendall for his service to the military veteran community.

For inspections, the place to be is commercial inspections … the sweet spot in the industry. The dead spot is mortgage inspections. Make some extra money with field inspections and enjoy your retirement years.