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Working Past Retirement Age

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When people work into their late-sixties or seventies, there may be a presumption that they are working because they have to.  This presumption exists for both men and women. Indeed, women have become significantly more likely to work into their sixties and even their seventies, often full-time – according to two new analyses of census, earnings and retirement data. As reported by The New York Times, many of these women are working because they enjoy it.  

Anirban has more of this story.

Anirban Basu, Chariman Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group (SPG), is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants. Prior to founding SPG he was Chairman and CEO of Optimal Solutions Group, a company he co-founded and which continues to operate. Anirban has also served as Director of Applied Economics and Senior Economist for RESI, where he used his extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic region to support numerous clients in their strategic decision-making processes. Clients have included the Maryland Department of Transportation, St. Paul Companies, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Players Committee and the Martin O'Malley mayoral campaign.