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Reconnecting older workers with the office: have we retired what matters most?

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A combination of the increase in retirement age and rising costs of living have made it a necessity for individuals to stay in work longer. What good looks like in a space today will also differ once retirement numbers increase again and emerging generations begin to account for a larger proportion of the workforce.

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. More than age, he adds, the programs are meant to target specific life events. “We

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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

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Data shows how older generations of Americans are pushing back their retirement, some are even returning to the workforce. of older workers who had said they experienced ageism at work said they “were excluded from certain social events or team-building activities.” These age groups differ greatly in work and lifestyle preferences.

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30 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Make 2024 Healthier, Happier & More Secure

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Save more for retirement. Increase contributions to retirement accounts such as your 401(k) or IRA. Connect with more people by engaging in social gatherings and professional events. Dedicate time to family activities such as meals, sporting events or even video games. Set savings goals. Reduce debt.

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4 Steps Everyone in Their 20s Should Take to Beat a Potential Recession

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According to the Nationwide Retirement Institute, 15% of Gen Zers and millennials “reduced contributions to their 401(k) and similar retirement plans over the last year.” It makes sense that we’re here after a global event interrupted unprecedented growth. But if there was ever a time to make financial cutbacks, this isn’t it.

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How to Budget Your Money as a Teen

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Write down a few short-term goals, such as saving for an event or an item you want to buy. Consider asking your parents or guardian to help you set up a custodial individual retirement account (IRA). Even saving just a small portion of your income now can turn into a lot more money by the time you’re ready to retire.

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Beyond Gold: What Happens After You Achieve Your Biggest Goal?

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After retiring from gymnastics at 18, Patterson released an album, aptly named Back to the Beginning. At 18, following medical advice, she retired. You don’t need to treat every aspect of your life like an Olympic event. She’s in the gymnastics Hall of Fame and even has a dismount named after her. She was also physically spent.

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