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Hobbies can increase wellbeing in retirement but it can be daunting choosing what to do,
A new citizen holds the American flag during a naturalization ceremony in May 2022 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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New research has found that immigrants’ income falls behind once they turn 50 and their disadvantage only gets worse as they continue to age.
The current pension age of 66 is set to rise to 67 by 2028.
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Increasing life expectancy and falling birthrates means many of us may have to keep working until beyond 71 years of age.
Lorne Michaels holding one of his Emmy Awards in 2022.
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The show has served as the nation’s laugh track for decades. Who will take over when he retires?
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As a person now closing in on retirement, I admit I had no idea in my 20s how much my future, and the futures of those close to me, would depend on my superannuation savings.
Is it avocado toast or high interest rates that have prevented so many young people from buying homes?
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Granger, who died in December 2023, is credited with making avocado toast fashionable. Little did he know that his lasting legacy would inspire a meme that symbolized generational tension.
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Most Australians want to age at home, where they can remain connected to their communities and neighbourhoods. But what happens if you’re renting?
Knowledge is power − especially where money is concerned.
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Only a small fraction of women have received any financial education at all.
Donald Trump, left, and Joe Biden, both photographed on Nov. 2, 2023, are two of the three oldest men ever to serve as president.
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Many years beyond the average American retirement age, politicians vie for power and influence. Their constituents tend to prefer they step back and pass the torch to younger people.
Even financially comfortable LGBTQ+ Americans may find themselves vulnerable to economic shocks.
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Gays, lesbians and other sexual minorities can face significant economic challenges with age.
Retirement homes might seem like less of a lifestyle choice and more like relocation imposed upon older adults by fragmented and under-resourced primary and community care services.
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Publicly funded primary and home care should be accessible to all older adults, regardless of where they live.
Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are staying in office well past their 70s.
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While there are minimum age requirements for people who want to hold political office in the US, there are no limits on when someone must retire.
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As governments push for longer working lives, workplaces will be need to accommodate of long-term health conditions.
Hip hop artists, from top left, clockwise, DMX, Lexii Alijai, Prince Markie Dee and Trugoy the Dove have all passed away within the past decade.
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As hip-hop turns 50, an unfortunate reality is that so many of its pioneering artists never live to see much more than 50 years themselves, a professor of hip-hop writes.
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Unlocking the full potential of retirement: embracing fun, connections and new experiences.
No big Social Security reforms have taken effect since the Reagan administration.
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If Congress and the White House fail to take action, Social Security beneficiaries would see a sudden 23% cut in their monthly checks in 2034.
Social Security has two programs aimed at helping those with disabilities.
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More than half of working-age adults over 50 with a work-limiting disability didn’t receive any benefits from Social Security in 2016.
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If you’re considering putting more money into your super, and want to know more about how the whole system works, here are the basics.
Calculating how the budget will affect your finances.
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To encourage the ‘economically inactive’ back to work, the government is changing pensions, childcare funding and creating more support for people with long-term illnesses.
Teacher pensions cost nearly $66 billion in 2020.
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States are struggling to cover pension costs for public school teachers. A education policy expert weighs in on potential solutions.