Retirement is often framed as a financial milestone: how much you’ve saved, when you can claim Social Security, how your investments have performed. But anyone who has walked that path knows retirement is as much a psychological transition as a financial one. Modern retirees are no strangers to uncertainty: market volatility, longevity risk, and shifting goals all make planning complex.
What if part of the answer isn’t just in spreadsheets, but in mindset? Ancient Stoic philosophy offers a surprisingly practical framework for navigating retirement’s emotional and financial challenges with calm clarity and intentionality. The insights that guided Marcus Aurelius through crises more than 2,000 years ago still resonate for those stepping into retirement today.
