Category: Aging
State of Social Security
After years of paying into Social Security, retirees are increasingly at risk of the Social Security bank being broken. This year, it is estimated that workers will contribute Social Security taxes in excess of what is being paid out to the tune of $3 billion. [...]
Historical Trends in Social Security
Throughout history, social security has evolved and has changed in many ways. Although it is not likely to collapse as some doomsday advocates believe, it continues to change in ways that place a burden on today’s youth and exposes retirees to financial risks. The decision [...]
Global Aging – the Graying of the World
The graying of America is something that most Americans from the boomer generation are familiar with. What many don’t realize is that the aging of a society is a worldwide phenomenon and not limited to America’s baby boomers. The entire planet is experiencing global aging [...]
Wave to Retire Abroad
The decision to retire abroad is not a new trend. People have been making decisions to transplant themselves for centuries. Today, as in times past, living abroad choices are driven by economic factors. In most instances, the choice to opt for overseas living or retirement [...]
