According to the survey conducted by AARP, in 2003, "about eight in 10 (79%) Baby Boomers plan to work in some capacity during their retirement years, about the same as in 1998." (p.24)

AARP. (2004, May). Baby boomers envision retirement II. Survey of baby boomer’s expectations for retirement. (Table: Work plans during retirement). (Prepared for AARP environmental analysis by Roper ASW). Washington, DC: AARP.

“This report presents the results of a major research initiative commissioned by AARP and conducted by Roper ASW aimed at better understanding the Baby Boom generation as it moves into its retirement years. The findings reported here build upon as earlier benchmark study from 1998, Baby Boomers Envision Their Retirement, also collaboration between AARP and Roper. A large-scale quantitative survey, conducted by telephone in 30 minute interviews among a nationally representative sample of 1,200 adult Americans age 38-57.”