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It's the end of an era: Andy Rooney has decided, after 33 years on the job, that he's going to stop doing his commentary segment at the end of every 60 Minutes. But don't worry the 93-year-old curmudgeon plans to keep his office at CBS; so his coworkers will probably continue to enjoy regular riffs on how computers have ruined everything. More »
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The good news is, women are living longer than ever. The bad news is: Women are living longer than ever. Not only are elderly women outliving men, they're outliving their savings accounts. More »
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Living in a capitalist economy means that one's life path is largely dictated by getting money, spending money, and saving money. Most people are plenty good at spending money, and some people are pretty great at getting money, but few excel at saving money, mostly because saving money is boring, not fun, and not simple, but oh so necessary. More »
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After decades with the company and a career as the choreographer's muse, Judith Jamison has retired as the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Honored by Michelle Obama in September, the icon recently said farewell to fans. More »
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The gorgeous supermodel who never ages told Brazilian Vogue that while she can imagine transitioning to a non-modeling-centric career, she "will never retire." People of earth, I implore you: accept Gisele as your overlord. More »
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After using his gayness to destroy marriage, ruin the Episcopal Church, and blow up heaven, the first openly gay Episcopalian bishop announced today that he plans to retire after the conclusion of his term. More »
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Ola Mae Agee was convicted of selling crack cocaine to an undercover cop last week. The 87-year-old had set up a drug business from her home in Pensacola, Florida. More »
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Well, that didn't take very long, did it? Maybe she'll audition for the role some of you think she's born to play, eh? [Twitter] More »
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"Retiring Makes You Feel 10 Years Younger". Don't be fooled: this news story is nothing more than an excuse for us to post this video of Roger Sterling one-liners. MM withdrawal can do that to a girl. [Telegraph, NYMag] More »
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A surgeon has dedicated his life — and house — to "massive tableaus depicting his love for his wife, each showing the couple set in a different era: ancient Greece, for example, or czarist Russia." More »
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A recent survey of retired Americans by AARP revealed that although retirement means less sex, a majority of retired people say they are happier having retired. However, life is not all rose gardens and happy strolls to the local Sizzler for retired couples: 21% of those surveyed said they had more tension in their marriage after retiring and while 80% of men said they increased their housework load once they retired, only 47% of women agreed. [Reuters. Image via Flickr] More »
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Women outlive men, but in their twilight years, they're much more likely to fall below the poverty line. In fact, according to the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), the largest segment of the population living in poverty is made up of elderly females. (The average Social Security benefit for women is $800 per month, compared to $1,177 for men; this is due to less time spent in the workforce overall, explains UPI.) Says Cindy Hounsell, President of WISER: "With more years out of the workforce to care for family, combined with lower wages and a greater life expectancy, it's clear that simply being a woman in our society may jeopardize your financial security." And as a second new study shows, young women — and rightfully so — are much more anxious about being able to save for retirement, pay bills, and provide for children than their male counterparts. More »
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It's been a long-time coming but, just like death, no matter the circumstances surrounding it, the blow is never dulled: WWD is reporting that Valentino will be resigning from his eponymous fashion house after designing one more ready-to-wear and one more couture collection. (Which we think makes him, like, the Barbra Streisand of designers — who else would announce a retirement and then continue to perform?) [WWD] More »
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