Achieving happiness:Making plans for a happy retirement

Some people will stop working when they retire, and some will start living. Studies show most people put more time into planning their two-week vacation than they spend figuring out how to have 20 years of happiness in retirement.

Millions of baby boomers are preparing to retire over the next few years. They are used to working hard throughout their adult life, and they'll find it depressing if they have nothing meaningful to do. Making a successful transition into retirement requires having a clear picture of what a satisfying new life will look like.

It's important to take as much time to do your happiness planning as you do...