It’s the opportunity cost!
Forbes post, “Is This Longevity-Annuity Social Security Proposal The (Retirement) Holy Grail?”
Is extending Social Security late-retirement benefit increases to age 75 or beyond a way to help retirees with lifetime income needs?
Forbes post, “3 Things That Caught My Eye In The Pew Report On Public Pensions”
What did you think of the Pew Public Pensions report?
Social Capital in Retirement – looking for stories
Megan McArdle, Washington Post columnist, wrote about a recent study showing that the amount of “Social Capital” — defined as ” the network of personal and community bonds that help humans and communities function effectively” — varies dramatically by region.
In the meantime, not long ago, I revisited a theme I’ve written about in the past, “I’m sorry, but ‘aging in place’ is still is a piece of *@!%,” in which I carp about the stubborn refusal of the elderly to get with the program and move into housing that better meets their needs rather than causing their kids to worry (yeah, OK, I have some personal gripes here).
So here’s a request: please share with me your stories — from your own life or older people you know. Do they have “social capital” and how does it affect their experience of aging? And did a move to a retirement community enrich or dismantle their social capital?
Forbes post, “Nearly 100% Of Workers Have Access To Retirement Savings Accounts”
Should we make IRAs more accessible and prevalent? Share your thoughts!
Forbes post, “Social Security “Catch-Up Contributions” And The Quest For The Holy Grail”
Are Social Security “catch-up contributions” an answer to retirement income worries? What do you think?
Forbes Post, “‘Ubi Est Mea?’ And Social Security Spending”
Why are seniors suddenly more likely to think that Social Security spending is too little?
That’s today’s question.