Forbes
Older Workers Staying On The Job
The American workforce just keeps aging. Here’s one more signal that our working years are expanding before our very eyes. ... The labor-force participation rate for those age 55 and older remained at its recent highs in 2011, according to a new report by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
2012-02-16
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Cape Cod (MA) Times
Downsizing does not have to be a downer
As the population in the United States ages and the Baby Boomer generation begins to hit retirement, more and more people are feeling the urge or the need to downsize. When you add in the fact that a lot of those contemplating retirement also took a big hit in their investment portfolios in recent years, moving into smaller and more affordable housing just plain makes sense.
2012-02-15
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Forbes
Why You Might Need Less Retirement Income Than You Think
You’ve heard the cliché. It’s not what you earn, it’s what you spend. Usually, it’s invoked during discussions of making ends meet on a paycheck. But a new study shows that it’s key to understanding what you’ll need in retirement too.
2012-02-14
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Washington (DC) Post
Talk with your spouse now about retirement plans
Last year, Fidelity Investments conducted a survey to find out whether couples are talking with each other about how they see their retirement years. For the most part, the surveyed couples who were approaching retirement or already retired weren’t communicating well.
2012-02-11
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U.S.News & World Report
Lower Medicare Advantage Premiums Attract Seniors
Medicare users stepped up their use of Medicare Advantage insurance plans in 2012 and also boosted their use of insurance plans linked with large pharmacy chains for what's called stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs). In these respects, the 2012 open enrollment process was a success for the government, and showed that large numbers of Medicare users were willing to switch coverage to find health plans they felt were better for them.
2012-02-07
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Necessities for a Great Retirement Spot
Retirees aren't moving to new places as often as they have in the past. Just 3 percent of people age 65 and older relocated between 2010 and 2011, according to recently released Census Bureau data. " ... But some seniors continue to seek retirement spots with more affordable housing, better weather, and fun things to do. Here are 10 tips for selecting a great retirement location.
2012-02-06
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Senior Living Facilities
Comprehensive Listing of leading senior living facilities for people 62 and older. Includes Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) & Life Care Retirement Communities (LCRC) as well as assisted living, long-term care, skilled nuring and memory care.
2012
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55 and Older Active Adult Retirement Communities
Comprehensive Listing of active adult retirement communities.
2012
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