Q 1. Consider the following questions: Do you think individuals should retire? At what age do you think most people should retire? Why this age? According to your research, at what age do people typically retire? Does this vary by industry, gender, race, region, or other factors? Be sure to properly cite your source(s). How should retired individuals spend their time to ensure their continued healthy functioning? How does the phrase "use or lose it" relate to retirement? What can people do to avoid "losing it"? 2. Next, use the following online longevity calculator to calculate how long you will live based on factors like gender, diet, smoking and drinking, and other behaviors: http://deanfoster.net/mortality/perl/CalcForm.html On the discussion board, discuss your life expectancy results. Were they surprising? Why or why now? Then, discuss your own aspirations for retirement. Consider the following questions: What do you most look forward to after retiring? At what age do you think you will retire? What are you currently doing to prepare for retirement? Should you be doing more? 3. Last, do some outside research into retirement planning. Give advice to people for how to best plan for and prepare for retirement, citing your sources appropriately. How should people plan? What are the considerations they should keep in mind? How much money does a person need to be able to retire comfortably? What kind of housing does a retired individual need? What are some other issues?