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Patterns of Work and Retirement for a New Century.
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Clark, Robert L.; Quinn, Joseph F. – Generations, 2002
The average retirement age for men shifted from 70 in 1950 to 65 in 1970 to 62 in 1985. Whether the trend toward early retirement has ended depends on interpretation of changes in the last 2 decades, including elimination of mandatory retirement, modifications in social security and pension plans, and increased longevity. (Contains 18 references.)…
Descriptors: Early Retirement, Employment Patterns, Labor Force Nonparticipants, Older Adults
Understanding Women's Retirement: Progress and Pitfalls.
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Belgrave, Linda Liska – Generations, 1989
The author addresses definitional problems encountered when studying women's retirement, their decisions to retire, and their adaptations to retirement. She states that the issue of women's retirement should be examined in light of current knowledge about men's retirement while acknowledging the variability of older women's work histories. (CH)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Labor Force, Older Adults, Retirement
The Retirement Planning Specialty.
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Dennis, Helen – Generations, 2002
Workplace changes and increased longevity have heightened the need for retirement planning specialists. Specialists are beginning to focus more holistically on life planning and addressing the challenges of technology and the needs of low-income adults. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Older Adults, Population Trends, Professional Education, Retirement
The Transformation of Retirement in Twentieth-Century America: From Discontent to Satisfaction.
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Hardy, Melissa A. – Generations, 2002
Investigates changes in retirement patterns in the 20th century through two lenses: as nonemployment and as leisure in the postwar economy. Discusses the shifting financial liability for retirement as the number of retirees rises in proportion to the number of workers, causing additional changes in retirement patterns and social security. (SK)
Descriptors: Economic Change, Labor Force Nonparticipants, Life Satisfaction, Population Trends
The Labor Market for Older Workers.
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Rix, Sara E. – Generations, 2002
The labor force participation of older workers may surpass recent projections due to reductions in retirement benefits and labor shortages. However, employers' attitudes about hiring older workers have not changed enough. (Contains 24 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Employment Practices, Labor Market, Labor Needs, Older Workers
Agism in the Workplace: An Elusive Quarry.
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Eglit, Howard – Generations, 1989
The author reviews the passage of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and interpretations and policies that have been derived from this act. Problems that have arisen from the application of the act are discussed. (CH)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Federal Legislation, Labor Legislation
The Current State of Retirement Planning.
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Dennis, Helen – Generations, 1989
The author (1) identifies groups involved in retirement planning, (2) describes recent accomplishments within the field, (3) recommends ways to address unmet needs, and (4) identifies emerging trends. Trends in retirement planning include early retirement, differentiation between married and single prospective retirees, and competition for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Guidance Programs, Long Range Planning