About 22% of American adults 65 and older continue to work in 2024. Growth in the 65 and older population, higher cost of living and other factors have led to a large share of older adults in the workforce. New Jersey saw the highest share of working adults over the age of 65 in 2024, and the largest two-year increase.
Retirement-Age Adults Still Working by State →What is the FIRE movement and how does it work? By Andreina Rodriguez
The concept of early retirement has gained momentum in recent years, but is it attainable for everyone →Lean FIRE is a lifestyle movement with the goal of gaining financial independence and retiring early. With Lean FIRE the goal is retire early and live a frugal lifestyle. You would likely live on the minimal necessities and save the rest, and your retirement would be more frugal in nature.
Lean FIRE: The Fast Track to Early Retirement – If You Can Stomach a Small Budget by Nick Wolny →FIRE is an acronym which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. FIRE is a lifestyle movement with the goal of gaining financial independence and retiring early.
How to retire as early as humanly possible →The Skeptic's Guide to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) by Nick Wolny
Here's an editor's perspective on the good, bad, and ugly of FIRE culture →"While some careers can be relatively stress-free, maintaining a healthy work-life balance can seem impossible for many. The easy access to technology, blurred boundaries around work and personal time, and fear of job loss push many to work overtime, and fail to use vacation time or sick leave."
How did Canadian cities measure up? →The Canada Pension Plan enhancement – Businesses, individuals, and self-employed: what it means for you
How does the CPP enhancement affect you →← Curating the web to find the most interesting and helpful information about your money.