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Mature woman working in a factory / warehouse

The brief’s key findings are: The labor force activity of low-skilled men age 50-64 has declined significantly since 1960. The decline mirrors the growth of disability insurance, SSI, early retirement benefits, and employers’ preference for high-skilled workers. Health has improved for this group, but their disability-free life expectancy remains limited. So working until their mid-60s…

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Introduction Workers often say they want to retire gradually.  As retirement is a sharp break with life as they know it, it’s not surprising that many prefer to negotiate the transition a step at a time.  Many policymakers also view gradual retirement favorably.  They see it as a way to extend careers, shorten retirements, and…