If you own a small business, the time to comparison-shop for 401k plans has never been better. Low-cost plans are cropping up, as new federal regulations kicking in this year call for greater disclosure of fee information to plan participants and sponsors. The numbers should be a real eye-opener. Fees vary widely among retirement plans [...] [read full article…]
Dr. David DeLong is an expert in organizational behavior who has studied the challenges aging boomers face in the job market. His recent study, Buddy, Can You Spare a Job, is one of best reports to date on the job market for older Americans. DeLong talked with Over50andOutofWork.com about five ways older workers can cope with [...] [read full article…]
Q: I’m 66 and just started receiving Social Security. I have COBRA health insurance for 18 months, and the Social Security people told me that I would have to sign up for Medicare Part B within (eight) months of starting Social Security or else risk a penalty. The COBRA plan from my company is very [...] [read full article…]
RetirementedRevised.com publishes a free weekly eNewsletter covering trends in retirement and aging. You’ll get my weekly Retire Smart syndicated column, posts at Reuters.com, articles by guest writers, resource information and alerts about events and special offers. The eNewsletter replaces the email news alerts that had been offered on the site. Click here to view a [...] [read full article…]
Aging in place brings into play a set of issues and questions extending far beyond your actual residence. Does your community offer the key aging-in-place amenities, such as good public transportation, one-stop shopping locations, shuttle services, age-appropriate fitness and community centers. Will you have access to friends and family, and ways to stay engaged and [...] [read full article…]
