Lathan recalls 20 years in industrial development
If Joe Max Higgins has become the face of economic development in the Golden Triangle, Brenda Lathan may well be its spirit.
Poll: 1 in 4 don’t plan to retire despite realities of aging
Nearly one-quarter of Americans say they never plan to retire, according to a poll that suggests a disconnection between individuals’ retirement plans and the realities of aging in the workforce.
Chancery court judges reminisce about time serving on the bench
The staff of the 14th District Chancery Court threw a retirement party Friday afternoon, the likes of which it isn’t likely to see again.
Working past 65? It’s easier to do if you graduated college
Close to one in five Americans who’s 65 or older is still working, the highest percentage in more than half a century. And the one who’s still working may be better off.
More Americans expect to work until 70; there are benefits
When it comes to retirement, later may be better.
Photo: Oscar Lewis retirement
Columbus Police Chief Oscar Lewis, left, is presented a gift by Community Benefit Committee members Rhonda Sanders, Janie Shields and Dennis Tedford during Lewis’ retirement party at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbus Thursday. Lewis is retiring after roughly 24 years in law enforcement, including 20 with CPD.
Columbus police chief retiring at year’s end
Columbus Police Chief Oscar Lewis submitted a letter to city leaders Monday announcing his intent to retire at the end of the month.
CAFB retires service dog
More than 150 gathered at the Columbus Club at Columbus Air Force Base Wednesday for a retirement ceremony.
Poll says blacks less likely to have enough for retirement
Older white Americans are nearly twice as likely as African-Americans to say they’ve saved enough for retirement, a new poll found.
Retirement dreams fizzle for some with ‘Obamacare’ repeal
Workers dreaming of early retirement are getting the jitters as Washington debates replacing the Obama-era health care law with a system that could be a lot more expensive for many older Americans.
Divided America: Easy retirement? Only for a privileged few
The American dream of a blissful retirement, free of financial worries, is dying.
Many opt to take Social Security before full retirement age
Taking Social Security benefits early comes with a price, yet more than 4 in 10 Americans who are 50 and over say they’ll dip into the program before reaching full retirement age.
Poll: Age, income factors in staying with single employer
A new poll says more than 40 percent of America’s baby boomers stayed with their employer for more than 20 years. But it’s unlikely that their children or grandchildren will experience the same job tenure.
For some Americans, leaving workforce continues years after retiring
The transition from employment to retirement used to be marked by a date on a calendar, along with some sheet cake, and a maybe a gold watch. Those days are long gone for most workers in the United States.
For some, desire to work past 65 can often be problematic
Earl Johnston was 12 when he got his first job, a paper route that he quickly expanded by “buying out” additional routes from other, less industrious boys.
Investors stay steady on retirement savings
Investors are keeping their cool — and keeping their hands off of their retirement accounts — despite huge swings in the stock market that sent it careening to its worst start to a year ever.
Obama has plan to expand access to retirement accounts
President Barack Obama will pitch some new proposals to expand access to retirement savings accounts and revisit some old ones when issuing his budget next month.
Summerall first Columbus female firefighter to retire
On Jan. 19, Carole Summerall will officially retire from Columbus Fire & Rescue. When she does, she will become the first woman to ever retire from CF&R.
Longtime Vowells workers retire in fanfare
Two popular employees of Vowells Marketplace in Starkville have assisted and wished a good day to their final customers.
Assistant CPD chief to retire
A second high-ranking member of the Columbus Police Department is preparing to leave.