Work & Retirement

Last month, the Social Security Administration released a new fact sheet specifically for people with limited earnings. The new fact sheet covers how you and your family members may qualify for several benefits. Check it out online. ...

The concept of the Encore Retirement Lifestyle is to continue the time associated with work activities we enjoyed pre-retirement and increase the time in the leisure activities we enjoy.  The goal is to merge these two lifestyle aspects to achieve maximum satisfaction and fulfillment in retirement. To do so, retirees must examine their past, explore and envision their future.  ...

A Roth IRA does not have to be used as just a retirement plan; it can also be a way to transfer assets, tax-free, to the next generation. If you don’t need the money for retirement, you can leave all of it in the IRA to grow tax-free and eventually pass on to your heirs.  ...

Social Security benefits are a crucial part of millions of Americans’ retirement income. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. Read on to see if you qualify. ...

Northeast Ohio is rich with outstanding older adults. Here's how to let folks in the rest of the state know about those who have made a difference in the lives of others: nominate them for the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. ...

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, when the Social Security Administration honors all educators who prepare our children for the future. Well-informed instructors can have a powerful and positive influence on their students. That’s why the Educator Toolkit was created. This shareable online resource helps teachers to engage students and educate them on Social Security. ...

Whether you receive benefits now or in the future, you will want to create your personal my Social Security account or use the one you may already have. More than 65 million people already have an account to accomplish many tasks. ...

We're looking at three high school graduates who are  launching their entry into the full-time workforce. This is the start of their journey to turn what they love into what they  do. Boomer readers with grandchildren in high school might want to pay close attention to the paths of these graduates. They can be a valuable resource for their grandchildren. ...