Starting A Business In Retirement
Starting a Business in Retirement
The next chapter isn’t always the golf course.
Growth In New Businesses
22%
of new businesses started by people aged 55 to 64 over the past decade.1
0.6%
of new businesses started by the overall population over the past decade.2
Turns out that cruise ships have a bit of competition.
Purpose
Looking for a real reason to get up in the morning?
Structure
A business gives the week a shape that the pickleball court can’t.
Income
A little extra never hurt anyone’s coffee budget.
Connection
New customers and conversations can feel rewarding.
74%
of today’s workers expect to work after they retire.3
31%
of retirees actually have.4, 5
You may be one of a rare breed.
Expectation and experience don’t always retire on the same schedule.
Whether the next chapter includes a storefront,
a side hustle, or another new endeavor,
it’s worth a conversation with us
before you put out your shingle.
Sources:
1. WSJ.com, July 4, 2026.
2. EBRI.org, April 21, 2026.
3. EBRI.org, 2026.
