Stephanie Chen of the Wall Street Journal has an interesting take on a midlife career change which she discusses in her article "The Over-50 Crowd Takes to the Road In Paid Big-Rig Gigs" (may require fee) »more»

U.S. News has compiled a list of seven reasons why not to retire. They all make sense and are consistent with the trend of baby boomers who are increasingly opting to scale back working instead of full-scale retirement. »more»

When Rodney Dangerfield went "Back to School" in the 1986 movie, the idea of a sixty-something person going back to college was the comic premise of the film. »more»

The Miami Herald says late-career Baby Boomers are trying to craft "retirement jobs" -- real work with extra flexibility.

The idea is not yet widespread. The article notes that only 30% of employers currently offer older workers reduced hours, and only 19% more are willing to consider the idea. Many employers consider middle-aged workers unduly expensive. »more»

USA Today's front page story is a bucket of cold water for baby boomers who expect to work into their 60's to save money for retirement: »more»