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Two-Thirds Of Japanese Companies Struggling As Aging Workforce Drives Labor Crisis

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When asked about specific measures to address the labor shortfall in a question that allowed multiple answers, 69% said they were intensifying recruitment activities for new graduates and 59% were implementing measures such as extending retirement ages and re-hiring retired employees. in December from a year earlier.

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Embracing Van Life in Retirement

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Her job at a car dealership allowed her to purchase a van at a wholesale price in March 2021. McCoy’s story reflects a growing trend among older adults seeking freedom, simplicity, and adventure in retirement. Here are some expert tips for embracing van life in retirement. That November, her plans shifted. “I

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Facing ‘Un-Retirement’: The Cost Of Living Is Forcing Retirees Back To Work

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What the survey found was that 69% of retirees who are un-retiring are doing so in order to combat the rising cost of living. . Millions of Americans who retired during the pandemic are returning to the workforce. . Millions of Americans who retired during the pandemic are returning to the workforce. . As of April, 3.3%

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Economic Uncertainty is Driving Baby Boomers Back to the Workforce

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sped-up their retirement plans due to layoffs, health concerns, and changing work attitudes — contributing to what was termed the “Great Retirement.” Rowe Price’s Retirement Saving & Spending Study, 20% of retirees continue to work full- or part-time, and 7% are actively job searching.

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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.” Prices go down. However, for anyone over a decade from retirement, the recession presents a discounted buying opportunity.

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5 Financial Basics Everyone Should Know

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We’re typically hyper-aware of the day-to-day things, like looking for the best price at the gas pump or a good deal on groceries. Saving for retirement Saving for future expenses can be one of the most challenging financial basics to master. No one has a crystal ball to tell them how much they’ll need in retirement.

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Investing Basics You Need to Understand

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You may know the best way to reach financial security is to invest rather than save, but you need clarification about how to do it outside your company retirement plan. You are purposefully setting aside funds for long-term goals like retirement , your child’s college education or a down payment on a house.