Golden Years Redefined as Older Americans Buck Trend And Work
- Labor force participation rate for those over age 65 is rising
- Better health, changes in Social Security part of uptick
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Ron Levitt could have retired 16 years ago when he sold his bustling optometry practice in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Instead, he kept his white coat on, found two part-time gigs seeing patients and continued working.
Today, at 74, Levitt spends all of the money he earns on vacations with his wife and golf-club memberships. Aside from the extra cash, Levitt says it also keeps boredom at bay.