Want a happy retirement? Of course, you do! The Dalai Lama himself described happiness as “the purpose of our lives.” At retirement, however, that desire often becomes an expectation.

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 ...

Research suggests that a key to happiness in retirement is planning ahead so that you have something to retire to. You'll also need to work out the logistics of your retirement, including where ...