Tag: working less

African woman showing her dish

Introduction As baby boomers near traditional retirement ages, many express an intent to work longer.   But older workers often look for greater flexibility that would allow them more time for non-work activities.  Not surprisingly then, the notion of phased retirement — where an older full-time worker remains with the same employer and gradually reduces work…

African American businesswoman raising hand, asking question in business conference

Abstract Workers drain national resources in two ways when they retire – they begin collecting Social Security and Medicare benefits and they stop paying federal income and payroll taxes. Policies that encourage workers to delay retirement and increase labor supply could generate more gains to individuals, the retirement system, and the economy than other types…