Bucking poll, older workers ditch work in tough economy
(NEWSER) - A growing number of older US workers are bucking expectations and retiring early, risking financial hardship in their senior years, the Los Angeles Times reports. Instead of staving off retirement to rebuild diminished nest eggs, many older Americans, frustrated by the job market, are simply calling it quits. Add aging Baby Boomers to the mix, and Social Security claims are up 25% over last year. More»
