the big story

70% OF ELDERLY CAN'T AFFORD TO RETIRE

A new survey from Career Builder exposes what will be an increasingly common trend as America ages demographically -- older workers are being forced to keep working and postpone retirement for financial
reasons.

CareerBuilder:

More than seven-in-ten (72 percent) workers over the age of 60 who said they are putting off their retirement are doing so because they can't afford to retire financially, according to a new survey by CareerBuilder.

The good news is that many older workers are putting off retirement for positive reasons as well.

About 70% of workers delaying retirement said they are doing so partly because they enjoy their jobs according to CareerBuilder. Hence there are many Americans who are, yes, putting off retirement for financial reasons, but at the same time are pretty happy to do so since they enjoy working.

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earlier
*ANOTHER FINANCIAL CRISIS ON THE WAY.

CoOlDiGgY news

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the fairer sex

the Girls of CoOlDiGgY

(coming soon)

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the frivolous

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CoOlDiGgY tech & media

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sports & health:

VICK'S DREAM TEAM AND SUITORS

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*Tiger Woods out of counseling, practicing

*Cancer society casts more doubt on prostate tests

*Prediabetes Precautions Often Ignored

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