Work & Retirement

if you’ve stepped away from the workaday world due to illness, caretaking or early retirement, how do you re-enter the workforce with a gaping hole in your résumé? Job seekers with career gaps are 45% less likely to get interviews than those with continuous work experience, studies have shown. With those odds, it’s prime time for a returnship. ...

Since March is Women's History Month, the Social Security Administration notes that nearly 55% of the people receiving Social Security benefits are women. Today, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history.  ...

Planning and saving are key to a successful retirement. The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better off you will be in the future. People who have a plan are twice as likely to save effectively. ...

Necessity remains the mother of invention and technology is that vehicle. From the EZPass to the iPhone and now ChatGPT, we can't afford to "rust on our laurels" during our golden years. The essence of change, innovation and disruption expose the need for increased lifelong learning, which is an opportunity to stay young. ...

The year-end federal Omnibus Bill features several changes that are good news for older adults. Many of the provisions are aimed at making it easier to save for retirement and to pay for housing and medical care. ...

This Valentine’s Day, take time to remind your loved ones that Social Security helps people in all stages of life. Online services provide easy and convenient ways to learn about and apply for benefits. ...

Financial education helps people learn about savings, credit and loans. It also helps prepare people for life changes to weather the unexpected. Retirement shouldn't fall into the "unexpected" category. After all, we've probably thought about it and talked about it for years. Then all of a sudden, it's here. Don't let it catch you off guard. ...

Wherever you are on your retirement journey, the main objective is to retire comfortably with enough money for life’s next stage. If you are uncertain about your long-term financial plan, talk things over with a qualified financial planner. ...