More Americans Opt for Phased Retirement or Part-Time Work Instead of Full Retirement

A Fidelity study found that 61% of Americans plan to transition into retirement through phased or semi-retirement options, such as part-time work, consulting, or gig work. This shift reflects changing attitudes toward retirement, with 72% of respondents expecting to retire on their own terms. Economic uncertainty and the need for continued income are driving this trend.

By Trina Paul Wed, April 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

More Americans Opt for Phased Retirement or Part-Time Work Instead of Full Retirement

Topics: economic_uncertainty phased_retirement retirement work_lifestyle

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