Abstract
This study explored the issues related to the preparation for retirement by
Home Economics teachers in Kaduna state. Specifically, it determined
ways Home Economics teachers prepare for retirement; problems they
encounter in preparation for retirement and possible ways they could
ameliorate such problems. Descriptive survey design was adopted.
Questionnaire was used for data collection. The population of the study
was made up of all Home Economics teachers in Kaduna north and south
local government. Teachers with 20 years of experience and above or 40
years old and above were purposively sampled. A total of 47 teachers
participated in this study. Frequencies, percentages and means were used
for data analysis. Findings revealed that Home Economics teachers
prepare for retirement in different ways and encounter different
challenges in preparing for retirement. Based on the findings, it was
recommended that Home Economics teachers should utilize the several
options such as retirement savings, programmes, investment decisions
and guidance from experts to aid their preparation for retirement and
amelioration of the challenges they might encounter.