The second law of thermodynamics inspires this retirement rule, because “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall ...

Like many people hitting the retirement trail, he planned to do some consulting work and to go abroad to see the world. But for Amanullah, 71, of Orange County, CA, things didn't quite work out ...

However, there's more to a healthy and happy retirement than willpower and positive thinking, according to a recent study. Of course, you can't do anything about how many years you've been alive.