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Is retirement officially dead in Japan?

Japan in Focus

An increasing number of elderly people in Japan are a part of the workforce. Some are looking for a sense of purpose, while others need to work to make ends meet. Rebecca Rosman profiled three older workers as they shared the jobs they hold into their golden years.

Lecture Hall

Should tenured profs be allowed to teach as long as they want?

Education
The World

Should you save for your kid’s college or your own retirement?

Business, Economics and Jobs
The World

Takeouts: L.A. Angels’ Torii Hunter, out of line or on target? Your responses on government and genius

Conflict & Justice
The World

Americans waiting longer to retire

Business, Economics and Jobs
The World

Takeouts: a tale of two pension plans, LA Lakers’ losing streak

Global Politics

FINANCIAL TAKEOUT: New York Times finance reporter, Louise Story, joins the Takeaway with a look at how government and private employers have shifted their long term investment strategies. One of them has been playing it safe, and the other may be taking your retirement to Vegas. SPORTS TAKEOUT: The Los Angeles Lakers are on their […]

The World

Bailout veterans cash in

Global Politics

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The World

Retirement planning amid economic turbulence

Business, Economics and Jobs

John McCain unveiled an economic plan that would waive rules forcing senior citizens to withdraw from their IRAs or 401(k)s beginning at age 70 1/2. Barack Obama also supports the idea. What could the proposed rule change means for retirees?

The World

Greeks warned of austerity measures

Conflict & Justice

Greek Prime Minister Papandreou has warned the country to be prepared for a new round of austerity measures. Anchor Marco Werman talks with The BBC’s Malcolm Brabant in Athens.

The World

Retirement in India

Global Politics

While retirement homes for the elderly are commonplace in the US, they are a new, and growing, phenomenon in India. Reporter Elliot Hannon visits one of the newly constructed Indian retirement communities to see who’s moving in.

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