Are you considering working after you retire? You're not alone. Lots of retirees have gone back to work either part-time or full-time for various reasons. There are also those who could retire but have continued to work. These resources can help you decide if working is right for you.
Pew Research Group 2009 Survey Recession Turns a Graying Office Grayer reports that most workers older than 65 work because they enjoy it. Only 17% say they work for the money. This annual report provides a broad, useful look at what people working during retirement feel about the experience.
AARP's website offers a special section on Work past 50 that includes many resources on working during retirement. These include types of opportunities, what skills you'll need, and a Job Search Engine.
How Work Affects Your Benefits from the Social Security Administration enables you to see what impact earnings from a job might have on the amount of your monthly check and other benefits.
IQ Fifty Plus Guide is prepared by Remar Sutton and Associates and licensed to Educators Credit Union. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved.
