Retirement Planning


Why 80 Is the New 30

Forget shuffleboard and croquet. With Americans living longer, a growing number of people are embarking on entrepreneurial second careers -- well into their 80s. Indeed, for many, running a company has become the new retirement. So what are the real secrets to longevity, in business and in life?

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The Retirement Myth

Americans are living longer, healthier, and more productive lives. For many entrepreneurs, the real fun now begins after 65.

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You Can Take It With You -- And Retirees Do

You Can Take It With You -- And Retirees Do. Although the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act encouraged retirees to choose pension payout plans that provided for their dependents, a recent survey reports that most small company retirees choose payout options with no survivor provisions.

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