Retirement counseling should start in high school
Retirement expert Dr. Arthur Schwartz argues that planning for old age should be in high school curricula as people retire earlier and live longer. He critiques the current system, notes rising Social Security taxes, and stresses personal savings and life insurance as essential, starting in youth to avoid late life financial strain.
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You Should Know About Social Security at 62 and Benefits
A reader from Phoenix asks about early retirement at 62 and low monthly checks of 148.50. The reply notes benefits depend on earnings, early retirement at 62 yields 80 percent of 65. recommends requesting a re-check from Social Security and consulting Lucia for larger benefits.
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Ife’s stance on aging and teen hobbies sparks questions
Ife argues that hobbies aid aging well and endorses them in his column. The piece agrees but questions how to teach such pursuits to high school teens. It asks whether teenagers would be interested and engaged in sustained hobby practice.
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