(CNN) — What’s the best state for retirement living? Bet you didn’t think of Tennessee or Louisiana. But it turns out those two topped Bankrate’s latest report on the 10 most retiree-friendly states in the country. And here’s a surprise–the snowbird capital, Florida, didn’t even crack the top five. The survey, which took factors like … Continue reading »
PERS Cuts Clear Legislation
SALEM, Ore. — The future of the public employees’ retirement funds sits on Governor John Kitzhaber’s desk. That’s because it’s passed through both the House and the Senate. The bill reduces the cost of living increases or COLA for retirees earning more than $20,000 a year. The bill would also lower employer contribution rates for … Continue reading »
AARP Preps Women on Retirement
EUGENE, Ore. — As women live longer these days, there’s more years of retirement and health care to pay for. The AARP held a conference Saturday to prepare women for their long term future. There are more than 500,000 women in Oregon from the baby boomer generation. Hundreds of them showed up to the Valley … Continue reading »
More Americans Delay Retirement Til 80s
(CNN) — A new survey finds a growing number of middle-class Americans plan to postpone their golden years until they are in their 80s. Wells Fargo surveyed a thousand adults with income of less than a $100,000. The survey found 30 percent of them plan to work until they are 80 or older. That’s up … Continue reading »
Assisted Living Facility Fight Continues
EUGENE, Ore. — A three-year battle to build an assisted living facility on Goodpasture Island Road has hit another bump in the road. As part of the permit to build the facility, the city says the developer would have to add on to the overpass over Delta Highway. The developer and its opposition debated the … Continue reading »
