The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the United States economy. In June 2020, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that over 40 million people had been unable to work in the previous four weeks. After younger workers (25 to 34 years of age), Americans aged...
Imagine you’ve had a retirement plan in the works for years, even decades. You’re ready to retire in 2020… and then, something completely unexpected happens. A global pandemic. There’s no denying that COVID-19 has changed our lives. For those nearing retirement age...
Many retirees launch second careers, also called bridge jobs, when they reach retirement. In 2019, a survey found that almost 40% of those who retire were going back to work. Some launched second careers because their retirement was not what they expected. Many...
Housing costs and general cost of living vary from state to state, but the average retiree spends about $16,700 per year on housing alone, as of 2019. That includes mortgage or rent payments, insurance, property taxes, and maintenance and repairs, but not utility...
Making the decision to change careers is exciting. You can easily get caught up in the fervor of leaving behind an old job and experiencing something new. But before you make that switch, be sure you know what you’re giving up and what you’re getting in return. Avoid...
Times are changing, and so is the American workplace. Companies no longer offer pensions to employees today. Generation Xers carry the most student loan debt of any generation at nearly $40,000 per borrower. Baby boomers have the second-highest average student loan...
