Older Americans have many reasons for taking on part-time work after leaving a full-time job behind — perhaps better financial security, a sense of purpose or a way to stay connected.It’s also becoming more common to work well into one’s 60s or 70s, or even 80s.By 2026, about 30% of people ages 65 to 74 [...]
For many older Americans, retirement means freedom to explore beyond your backyard. Before you take off, however, check whether your health insurance travel with you.Assuming you’re on Medicare — most adults age 65 or older are — coverage away from home depends partly on where you travel to, along with whether you’re on basic Medicare [...]
A New Jersey K-9, who protected presidents and religious figures, is enjoying retirement this morning.The West Windsor Police Department saluted Cherno on his 10 years of service. The explosive-detecting K-9 was recognized Monday night with a proclamation by the state legislature and even received the department's medal of honor. During his career, Cherno ensured the [...]
A Missouri Senate committee assessing the retirement system for transportation and state police employees has discussed the possibility of consolidating the retirement system with another.It’s something legislators have looked at previously.The Senate’s MoDOT and Patrol Employees’ Retirement System Study Committee met last week and heard from staff of MPERS and the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement [...]
Two members of the Indiana State Police, who have been married for almost 24 years, have recently announced their retirement from the Department following a combined total of more than 60 years of law enforcement experience.Master Trooper Richard R. Crawford, a native of Huntington, Indiana, was a 1976 graduate of Huntington North High School. Crawford [...]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2028 there will be 43 million people 55 and older in the work force — nearly one-quarter of all workers. Yet even as they age, the word retirement is becoming less and less clear. For starters, people have the potential to live well into their 70s and [...]
Retirees can no longer rely on outdated rules to generate sufficient retirement income. According to the American Academy of Actuaries, a couple who both attain age 65 will have a 50% chance of having one spouse living into their 90s. That means retirees are living longer, and finding a sustainable source of retirement income is [...]
A hacker stole millions from the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System but the officials say they're confident the money will be recovered.Officials with the OLERS said Monday that the FBI is investigating the cyber crime and that pension payouts are not affected and are not at risk."We notified the FBI, who is conducting an active [...]
VINELAND - Sgt. William Bontcue, the police department’s senior K-9 officer, retires on Sunday after a law enforcement career spanning 175 dog years.His partner, K-9 Yoshi, will join him.It will take time for the crime-fighting duo to adjust to the easy life.“We cut firewood the other day for the first time, we went out in [...]
The road to retirement is full of obstacles, but knowing what lies ahead can help you successfully overcome them. Think of a retirement plan as a road map (in the days before GPS) that will help you avoid wrong turns, like not taking advantage of a 401(k), forgetting about significant costs in retirement, and forgetting [...]