Raising the retirement age would remove a lot of financial pressure felt by Congress. For the average American, it would be disastrous.
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Posted inNation & World
Swiss voters OK plan to raise retirement age for women to 65
Men already have to work until 65 to get full benefits.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stock market slump unsettling Americans eyeing retirement
Many soon-to-be retirees are also terrified about inflation. Social Security has a built-in adjustment, but it doesn’t keep up with real inflation.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath police chief to retire after 33 years on the force
Bath Police Chief Mike Field will step away from law enforcement after serving as chief for 15 years.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMaine System retirees picket, plan legal action over benefits change
The Maine Education Association says changes to health insurance plans were made without consultation with unions and against signed contracts between the system and retired employees.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: UMaine System breaking its health care promise to retirees
A new plan, set to take effect Jan. 1, is a slap in the face to people who spent their working lives supporting public higher education in Maine.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Retired teacher: ‘Hugs and positive experiences every day’
Kathy St. Clair retired this year after close to 40 years as an elementary school teacher at Hall School/Rowe School.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Benefits should reflect sacrifices of Maine’s crime analysts
To ensure justice for others, they deal with disturbing evidence of the ugliest crimes our state sees.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Longtime South Portland planner reflects on 30-year career
Urban planning is more challenging than ever, Haeuser says.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Make it easier for Maine workers to build wealth through ownership
L.D. 1520 would incentivize the sale of businesses to workers and improve training for companies that are considering selling to employees.