articles of interest

Freedom to Work.

As you probably know, between age 65 and 69, you can continue to receive Social Security benefits even if you are working, thanks to the Senior Citizen's Freedom to Work Act of 2000 signed by President Clinton. If you need a refresher course on the pros and cons of Social Security benefits – whether to take them at 62 or wait until your 70th birthday – here's a good one. The Elder Law report: http://www.elderlawanswers.com/resources/article.asp?id=5730&section=4&state=

For the Freedom to Work Act: http://www.sva.com/downloads/soc_sec_changes.pdf

Quotable -  Former Governor of Delaware, Russ Peterson: "I've had about 15 careers. To my way of thinking, retiring is not the end of a career, it's just the opportunity to start another career." Peterson, 90, was speaking at the opening of a new Jewish Family Services program aimed at people 50 and older, called GEM for Growth, Education and Mental Fitness, see:
http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061002/NEWS/610020335/-1/NEWS01

Passing along useful, web-based tools; here are two more 2young2retire picks....

Seeking business ideas? The hottest franchise opportunities could be an indication. http://yahoo.fransol.com/index.cfm/fa/ypss

Resume writing is an art form that requires you to put your best foot forward without an unseemly overstating of your accomplishments. All of us could use some help in striking the right balance, and this site does a pretty good job: http://www.nextsteps.org/resume/resquiz.html Fun and lively (isn't that what business should be?), StartUp Nation offers a bunch of templates and tips: http://www.startupnation.com/index.asp

Altruism is alive and well in the Boomer population. One-third are volunteers, according to this report: http://www.getinvolved.gov/pdf/boomer_vol.pdf

Check these out and enjoy,

Hugs,

Shirley

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post and experience serve and teach me how to handle and make it more
simple and manageable.
Thanks for the tips… Best regards.