Category: At Work
Most people spend two thirds of their lives at work and work is the place where we see people at their worst. It’s like we check our common sense at the door. Here’s why.
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act
The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act aims to eliminate the retirement earnings test, allowing seniors to stay in the workforce without reduced benefits.
The myth about living paycheck to paycheck – hint, it is not 60% of Americans and it doesn’t just mean low income of poverty
The numbers on living paycheck to paycheck in the U.S. are a bit of a mixed bag. While some surveys suggest just 25% of households are barely getting by, others claim nearly half rely on their next paycheck to make ends meet. It’s all about how you define ‘barely making ends meet’.
It’s all so relative, where you live and what $$$ you may
Retirement living can be quite relative, especially when it comes to income and living costs. In New Jersey, the lower middle-class income is nearly $70,000 annually, whereas in Mississippi, it’s around $40,000. This stark difference can significantly affect one’s perception of retirement security.
