Going Through A Phase: Embracing A “Phased” Approach To Retirement
September 29, 2021
It can hit you all at once. One day you’re knee-deep in work and deadlines, the next you’re given a pink slip or feted at your going away party, and you’re out the door and into retirement. And while many don’t have the luxury of determining when their professional career…
Book Keeping: Consider These New Books For Your Collection
September 22, 2021
Periodically, we like to make sure you’re aware of newly published or about-to-be-published books by authors addressing various aspects of aging. This new season is no exception to the trend of “aging” books, each written about a different and sometimes highly personal challenge that many of us face as we…
Xcellent: Check Out xBound, The New Website To Find Your Next Work Or Volunteer Opportunity
July 21, 2021
No doubt you’ve read that it’s a strange time for older workers and would-be retirees right now. Some have left the workforce earlier than anticipated (or desired), often due to COVID, while others hope to hang on in some capacity because of limited retirement savings- or even just want a…
Working Over Time: Older Adults Seek Later-In-Life Job and Income Opportunities
July 1, 2021
We’ve known for a while now that there are 2 contradictory trends happening at once: Because of the pandemic, there has been a surge of early retirements– some voluntary and some not- while at the same time, more older adults than ever plan to work well past the usual retirement…
Coverage Crisis: Medicare And The Movement To Expand Coverage
July 1, 2021
Anyone who has signed up for Medicare or is anticipating doing so in the foreseeable future knows that it can be a cumbersome and complex process, with lots of factors to consider and decisions to be made. While ample resources exist to help you understand the Medicare system, it’s always…
To The Movies: New Films Available In Theaters And Streaming
May 5, 2021
Now that the nice weather is upon us and you’re likely heading outdoors, you may not be inclined to think about more movie streaming or watching. But do yourself a favor and check out some brand new (and under-the-radar) films that are becoming available soon. First, the mainstream offering: Here…