April 11, 2012
Be sure to click on Transitioning into Retirement and then click on the other tabs, especially “Related Content.” Source: http://www.demomemo.blogspot.com/ April 4, 2012 (This is an interesting Blog to follow. Recommended.) Boomers Retiring Sooner than Planned The leading edge of the baby-boom generation–people born in 1946–turned 65 in 2011. Wouldn’t you like to know what the [...]
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March 25, 2012
Sharon Lenius has a new update: Every year for 22 years the Employee Benefit Research Institute has been surveying workers and retirees about their retirement plans. The 2012 survey finds a substantial 23 percent of workers feeling “not at all” confident in having enough money to live comfortably in retirement. This figure is down from [...]
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March 25, 2012
Let us know what you think about the new book: Pre- & Post Retirement Tips for Librarians, edited by Carol Smallwood. Chicago, 2012. One chapter is written by SLA member, Susan Montgomery. It is paperback and available from Amazon for $47.00.
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February 15, 2012
Anne Caputo is the new Caucus Convener 2012. Anne Caputo is Executive Director of Dow Jones’ Learning & Information Professional Programs where she is responsible for the planning and development of learning initiatives for Dow Jones Content Technology Solutions group. She is also responsible for strategic planning, marketing and the creation of alliances with and [...]
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February 5, 2012
Submitted by Sharon Lenius The 2011 Retirement Confidence Survey: Confidence Drops to Record Lows, Reflecting “the New Normal”, by Ruth Helman, Mathew Greenwald & Associates, and Craig Copeland and Jack VanDerhei, Employee Benefit Research Institute, March 2011″The 21st wave of the Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS) finds that Americans’ confidence in their ability to afford a [...]
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February 5, 2012
Am wondering if you would be willing to be part of an effort to help some of our colleagues with career or job advice? This opportunity is very flexible — it would mean agreeing to be available, if contacted, for three months at a time to counsel members in need of career/job advice. If so, Mary [...]
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December 20, 2011
Contents Acknowledgement Foreword by AARP Executive Summary Introduction Land Use Transportation Housing Conclusion Appendices List of Figures NCSL Staff Contact Douglas Shinkle Nearly 90 percent of people over the age of 65 want to stay in their home for as long as possible. However, for older adults to age in place, their physical and service [...]
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December 11, 2011
Restaurants Applebees: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+) Arbys: 10% off (55+) Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+) Bennigans: discount varies by location Bobs Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+) Boston Market: 10% off (65+) Burger King: 10% off (60+) Captain Ds Seafood: discount varies on location (62+) Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or [...]
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November 6, 2011
Free Webinar: When the Clock Strikes 50: Planning for Your Retirement Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Presenters: Paula Singer, Gail Griffith Start Time: 12 Noon Pacific 1PM Mountain 2PM Central 3PM Eastern This webinar will last approximately one hour. Webinars are free of charge and registration is ONLY done on the day of the event on the [...]
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October 3, 2011
Awhile back I asked the ENCORE List about Business Cards as a retired person. Thanks to all who replied. Here is some info and insight from ENCORE Members as well as an Overview from various Internet sites. Advice (and Comments) from ENCORE Members Keep it simple. Name, address, phone, email, and your blog address if [...]
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