Three in four older workers in Singapore don't intend to retire before 65; reasons include staying active, having purpose


SINGAPORE, July 3 (The Straits Times/ANN): Three in four older workers in Singapore have no intention of stopping work before they turn 65.

The top reasons for wanting to remain employed are to stay active, have a sense of purpose, maintain social connections and save up for old age, a study commissioned by The Sunday Times has found.

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