In this second part of our series, we take a look at the challenges that seniors face when trying to find employment and ways to address these.
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Working in Older Age – The Benefits and Drawbacks
For some, retiring as soon as possible sounds perfect while others want to work as long as possible. But, what are the true advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches?
When I Retire I’m Gonna…
Retirement, unlike taxes, usually comes only once in a lifetime when you decide to retire early, on time or later than planned. It’s been called a rite of passage moving from a steady diet of stressful work and endless hours, to the coveted life of leisure. But as luck would have it, it can be fraught with unanticipated and unwelcome problems of varying type.
Medicare Continues To Fail Older Women
On average, women tend to live longer than men and often earn less over the course of their lifetimes. These factors create significant challenges for older women, many of whom will outlive their partners. Yet, Medicare is extremely limited in how it cares for this group, resulting in considerable challenges for many women.
Rethinking Working in Your Golden Years
Traditionally, people tend to view their golden years as a time to slow down and to relax. For many people, this is the time where they are retired and it can be a chance to pick up new hobbies, to socialize and to simply enjoy life. Yet, this type of lifestyle isn’t for everyone.
Why Retiring Early Isn’t Actually as Great as It Seems
The idea of retiring early often seems like an ideal goal – especially for people that don’t particularly like their jobs. After all, retirement means that you have much less to stress about and you don’t have to work hard anymore. At least, that’s what it means in theory.