Slate Money: When Are You Too Old to Work?
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Navigating Retirement Ages and Working Past Retirement
The chapter explores the rationale behind mandatory retirement ages in demanding roles and power dynamics in influential positions. It discusses the nuances of continuing to work past retirement age, the financial reasons driving Americans over 65 to work, challenges in determining retirement readiness, and the fear of healthcare costs in retirement. The conversation also addresses the impact of healthcare costs on retirement decisions, job identity in the US, and the privilege of working past typical retirement age.
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