Preparing for retirement is a daunting task for many Americans, but a recent survey has found residents of the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto area among the most prepared. Of the nation’s 30 largest metropolitan areas, the Central California nexus ranked No. 2 overall, with a No. 3 rank in preparation and No. 4 …
John Paul Stevens had served 341/2 years on the U.S. Supreme Court when he retired in June of last year. That made him the third longest-serving justice in the nation’s history, and his age at the time — 90 years and two months — made him the second-oldest to have sat …
Some people are planning to retire when they reach a certain age, such as when they become eligible for Social Security or Medicare or can begin to draw a pension. Other investors are aiming for a specific number in their bank account before they leave their job. A new survey …
“See what I did. Notice the back is straight, I’m not leaning, I’m not pulling this way,” said Bill Moore as he talked to a client at North Park’s Stern Gym. He’s a teacher with a champion’s pedigree. “Alright, one, good. Hit my chin. Two. Three. Good,” said Moore. Moore …
Scientists said there was a direct link between the number of times over-65s had sex and their chances of a contented life and marriage. According to figures, older people who engaged in sexual activity more than once a more were around 50 per cent more likely to describe themselves as …
I don’t mean to speak disparagingly about the concept of “Freedom 55”, but the dream of working hard, sacrificing and saving for early retirement seems to have fallen by the wayside. While the wish to retire at 55 might still exist, no longer do people look in the mirror and …
You may not realize it, but the choices you make when investing assets in your 401(k) plan may be influenced by the selections your co-workers are making. A new study by the Pension Research Council at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School found that 401(k) participants are influenced by their …
For generations, 65 has been America’s traditional retiring age. But for the baby boomers retiring at that age may not be realistic. According to a poll by the Associated Press and LifeGoesStrong.com, a website for the middle-aged, among baby boomers, 73 percent plan to work past retirement — a number …