Only Half of Non-Retirees Expect to Be Comfortable in Retirement
[1 May 2006 - Gallup Poll] Gallup's annual poll on personal finances reveals that most Americans report to be living comfortably now. However, many non-retirees expect a downturn in their lifestyle once they stop working. In all, fewer than half of non-retirees say they have enough money to live comfortably now and expect to do so in the future. In comparison, the vast majority of current retirees say they have enough to live comfortably now. ...
ageing as exile?
This blog explores the intersection of aging, creativity, purpose, transition, learning and well-being. It is edited by Steve Dahlberg.
"Exile is the cradle of nationality," according to Michael Higgins, Ireland's former minister of arts, culture and the Gaeltacht. We should "presuppose a sort of dialogue among exiles" who are together in a new place. Viewing ageing as "exile" offers a new (and positive) perspective about exile and ageing - one that can lead to older people better understanding their common "nationality" of what it means to be fully human - to be part of a greater whole.
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