Boomer Retirement And The Job Martket.

My father-in-law retired at age 55.  He then spent over 35 years enjoying his retirement life by playing golf, tending his gladiolas and eating pork chops with potato chips.  He was able to do this because he planned and saved for retirement.

Many people today won’t be able to enjoy the same kind of retirement my father-in-law had.  I question whether I’ll have the same kind of retirement he did.  The effects of the Great Recession have dwindled – or eliminated – people’s savings.  And then there are the current discussions about changes to Social Security and Medicare. Let’s just say they are making folks a bit nervous. Read more here from the HR Bartender.