by Steve Strauss on July 9th, 2009
Q: My mom is not your typical retiree – she is very active, quite healthy, travels a lot, still looks for investments, works part-time, and so on. I think there might be an opportunity to cater to this new breed of older Americans. Do you know what it might be?
Stu
A: No, I don’t know what it is specifically, but I can say that you are on to something generally – this year, about three million Americans will turn 60, and that will continue for the next 15 years as the Baby Boom generation starts to age and “retire.”... Read more »
by Carrie Hinkel on February 25th, 2008
When it comes to retirement plan options, there are a lot of plans to choose from. If you’re not familiar with each type, choosing one for you or your company can be an overwhelming and daunting task. But, don’t fret; there is an easy way to understand each type of plan, though you wouldn’t know it from a visit to the IRS’ website. Here’s a simplified, unintimidating guide to your retirement plan choices:
Traditional 401k – This type of plan is for any size or type of company. Typically, an employee agrees to have a certain percentage of their paycheck... Read more »
by Carrie Hinkel on January 11th, 2008
Just because you’re over eighty doesn’t mean your afternoons need to consist of a round of shuffleboard and a glass of lemonade. If you’re in your later years and just can’t seem to take your mind off of starting or growing a business, you’re definitely not alone. Recently, Inc.com highlighted eight entrepreneurs, ranging in age from 81 to 106! You couldn’t get any of these savvy workers to trade in the office for the bingo parlor – they’re just too happy doing what they love most!
According to the U.S. Labor Department, approximately two percent of all U.S. workers are... Read more »