While you're retirement planning, it's also essential to focus on all those things money cannot buy. Here are seven happy habits that studies show can improve life satisfaction in retirement.

As you near your retirement years ... can excite us about life in the years ahead. However, the uncertainty of the world we live in can distract us from dreams of a happy retirement.

People might be surprised to see a book from me that is half non-financial — maybe not even half,” Benz told MarketWatch.

Research suggests that a key to happiness in retirement is planning ahead ... useful,” Friedberg added. To retire happy, determine who in your life could be your sounding board.

Retired couples spend lots of time together. Without the distractions of work and raising kids, miscommunication can cause ...

and her retirement was a success because she took the time to build a life that genuinely fit her values and interests. She aligned her days around what made her happy. She found a rhythm that ...

They say money can't buy you happiness; similarly, money won't ensure a happy retirement ... of the good life over time. What sparks joy at 55 may not bring you the happiest retirement at 65 ...

But it can highlight strategies that put happiness front and center, and make life after work work for you. Guess what? A happy retirement indeed requires work. These five gateways can clear the ...