A Twilight Zone Beetween Work and Retirement

A Twilight Zone Beetween Work and Retirement
Author: Lora A. Phillips Lassus
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Release: 2013
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Abstract: Concerns over the labor market experience of older workers have increased as the American labor force has aged. We know that older workers are often more likely to be displaced and, after displacement, are unemployed longer and are more likely to drop out of the labor force. We know less about how unemployed older workers understand their life course disruption and what consequences they face as a result. I address these questions utilizing 55 semi-structured interviews conducted with unemployed workers aged 40 and older. Interviewees are aware that the economy, the job-search process, and employer preferences are barriers to reemployment. Influenced in part by these barriers, they face social psychological consequences of unemployment; namely, loss of trust in the traditional social contract of employment, reflection upon and questioning of identity, and feelings of isolation and depression. Within-group differences are discussed, as well as avenues for future research.

The Economics of Aging

The Economics of Aging
Author: James H. Schulz
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2000-12-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0313390169

Still the definitive book on the subject, this volume has been thoroughly revised to cover rapidly changing aspects of the economics of aging. It provides an in-depth examination of the nation's evolving private and public policies on retirement, pension, and health, including, for instance, the dramatic changes in employer-sponsored pensions. New attention is given to the retirement of baby boomers and the financial situation of older women, many of whom still live in poverty. Other topics added to this edition include the proposed new way of measuring poverty, new economic implications of demographic aging, the concept of `productive aging', an update on reverse annuity mortgages, hybrid pension plans and pension privatization, and current information on Social Security. This highly readable book is essential for everyone concerned with gerontology. A thorough, rich, and current work, this book is the most comprehensive resource available for students, policymakers, researchers, human resource directors, and in short, all who have a personal or professional interest in the essential questions facing the growing aging population in the United States. It examines changes in retirement patterns, problems of older workers, and the complexity of retirement preparation, as well as pension plan health costs and all the programs affecting financial security.

When Work Becomes Optional

When Work Becomes Optional
Author: Stan Corey
Publisher: Stan Corey
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2018-07-20
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1456631594

Why retire? If you're at this stage in your life, you've probably asked yourself this question. Many of today's retirees have no intention of stopping and are seeking to live the rest of their lives with purpose and adventure. For them, this stage is not just a shift in living but a shift in thinking as well. In When Work Becomes Optional, Stan Corey shows you how to take control of your life and physical and emotional wellness, maintain financial independence, and pursue your passions during throughout your retirement years. There is an old saying, "If it is going to be, it is up to me!" Retirement is a new awakening and a new opportunity to live the life you have always envisioned. In When Work Becomes Optional, Stan provides you the essential tools to live your one best retirement life.

Transforming Retirement

Transforming Retirement
Author: Janis Clark Johnston
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2023-05-05
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1476650012

People are naturally worried about transitions at any stage of their lives, and retirement transitioning presents unique challenges because you realize that your life clock is ticking faster with each passing year. Beyond financial concerns, your true wealth is determined by how you spend your time and how you care for your health. Retirement represents a rich psychological growth time, and successful aging is characterized by cultivating a growth mindset alongside a healthy dose of grit, or passion plus persistence. This book shares insights from a survey of 125 participants, all of whom are 55 or older, on retirement beliefs and time management. The author encourages retirees to embrace the concept of rewiring their brains in a psychological reboot applying to both work and non-work scenarios. Each chapter presents rewiring exercises that prepare space for new possibilities to germinate immediately, and "possibility time" exercises that foster digging deeper into legacy roots for shaping days where you can flourish. Seasoned citizen years have the possibility of becoming your greatest life plots when you rewire your personality and ability skillset.

The New Retirementality

The New Retirementality
Author: Mitch Anthony
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2020-01-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119611482

Stop making a living and start making a life with The New Retirementality™ In 2000, when top financial philosopher and bestselling author Mitch Anthony first presented a new way of thinking about retirement, it was novel, and many critics didn't buy into it. Originally written to get the attention of baby boomers, Mitch ended up starting a revolution by showing us that everything we had read about retirement was wrong—we needed a "new retirementality." Fast-forward to today, when most of us are facing a very different retirement: fewer pensions, escalating healthcare costs, and inadequate savings. For many of us, retirement may never happen, or it will take place much later than we expected. Far from being full of doom and gloom, The New Retirementality, Fifth Edition, offers a message of hope, along with a roadmap for navigating the choppy waters of retirement planning. While most books focus on Return on Investment, Mitch shows us that Return on Life™—living the best life possible with the resources we have—is a more fulfilling and achievable approach. New to this edition: The latest research and studies, as well as a discussion of Life-Centered Planning™—a unique approach to financial and retirement planning, focused on individual goals and needs instead of the outmoded one-size-fits-all approach. Explores the role of purpose in retirement planning, including the expanding role of work in retirement, and why it can take three or four tries to get retirement right. Features the New Retirementality Profile, the ROL Index for helping you analyze and reflect on how you are using your money toward improving your life, and worksheets to help you get organized. Filled with engaging anecdotes, practical advice, and inspirational suggestions, this book will motivate you to rethink what retirement means—and put you in a better position to enjoy the new retirementality you deserve.

The Real Retirement

The Real Retirement
Author: Fred Vettese
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2012-12-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 111849864X

Straight Talk and solid retirement advice for all Canadians In the face of government changes, financial market volatility, and an aging workforce, Canadians are understandably concerned about the impact on their finances and their future retirement. This reassuring book debunks the generally-accepted claims about necessary savings rates, which can cause paranoia among those beginning to contemplate retirement. The authors offer greater insight into planning approaches that are not widely understood, demystifies retirement targets (age, savings, income), and outlines concrete approaches to maximizing retirement savings. Offers practical advice for dealing with the changes to Canada's retirement system Includes advice for calculating your Neutral Retirement Income Target Contains solid financial advice in accessible language Written by the Executive Chairman and Chief Actuary of Morneau Shepell Canada's national actuarial consulting firm The Real Retirement offers a down-to-earth guide for preparing for comfortable retirement and shows what it takes to achieve it.

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone
Author: Kenneth Reynolds
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 757
Release: 2014
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1491720123

From 1959 to 1964, a chilling new anthology series held audiences captive with tales of horror, delight, and mystery. Rod Serling changed the face of television with The Twilight Zone, a groundbreaking series that enticed viewers to tap into the wonders of a "dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind." When they accepted that cryptic invitation, viewers found themselves in The Twilight Zone. Now, one of those minds transported to strange new worlds extends his invitation to you as well. Join author Kenneth Reynolds on a detailed journey through each of the 156 episodes of Serling's classic series. Featuring detailed plot synopses, analysis, and commentary, The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Wondrous Land invites you into a new world of imagination. It thoroughly studies and analyzes every episode, emphasizing important dialogue and concluding with a list of the episode's applicable themes and lessons. Featuring commentary from several Twilight Zone actors, this guide offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of this landmark series. Unlock the door of your imagination with The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Wondrous Land.