Work & Retirement

It’s good to be a busy Boomer. Boomers have lots of ways to stay busy… probably now more than ever. One way Sue and I stay busy is to search for seashells; going on a shell grunt hunt. ...

The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is seeking nominations of outstanding older adults to induct into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025. ...

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to retirement. Perhaps you haven't applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you're still working or are delaying applying so you can get a higher benefit. But if you’re age 70 or older, you should apply now for the benefits you’re owed. At this point, your benefits will not increase if you continue to delay applying for them.  ...

People who will benefit from the extra Social Security payments include some teachers, firefighters, and police officers in many states; federal employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System; and people whose work had been covered by a foreign social security system. ...

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period runs from January 1 to March 31 every year.  ...

For Thrive's spring issue, we're working on a story about retirement. Everyone approaches it differently with goals and lifestyle changes that suit their personality and pocketbook. What's yours? ...

If you have been paying Social Security taxes, you should get an estimate of what your future benefit may be. Social Security's retirement webpage is a great place to start mapping out your retirement plan with three basic questions. ...

When you step into an Encore 55+ Learning Program classroom, you’ll find an inspiring blend of curiosity, energy and community. For more than 12 years, Ted Smith has been one of the program’s instructors, using thought-provoking topics and life lessons to spark conversations and build lifelong connections.  ...