The leisure activities in my retirement plan will be different from that of the typical American's. According to a recent national survey of 800 American adults age 60 to 74 conducted for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, taking care of the yard and spending time with grandchildrenwere statistically tied for top billing among married/partnered men while spending time with grandchildren was the clear favorite among married/partnered women.
Main Retirement Activities for American Male Retirees
- Taking care of things around the house and yard (28 percent)
- Spending time with grandchildren or other family members (26 percent)
- Enjoying things like playing golf, shopping, going out with friends (18 percent)
- Pursuing hobbies (12 percent)
- Volunteering in the community (seven percent)
- Watching where your money goes, clipping grocery coupons, etc. (six percent)
Main Retirement Activities for American Female Retirees
- Spending time with grandchildren or other family members (36 percent)
- Taking care of things around the house and yard (25 percent)
- Enjoying things like playing golf, shopping, going out with friends (16 percent)
- Pursuing hobbies (eight percent)
- Watching where your money goes, clipping grocery coupons, etc. (seven percent)
- Volunteering in the community (three percent)
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