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Nation Dec 24

The barriers to reentering society after prison

By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz

Making Sen$e Dec 23

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Older workers carry on, even when life itself is life-threatening

Americans are living longer, with average life expectancy in the U.S. rising from age 71 in 1970 to age 79 last year, leading many to stay employed far past retirement age. Paul Solman reports on some of the oldest workers…

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How these employers are adapting to the needs of an aging workforce

As the population ages and older workers are making up more and more of the labor force, some employers are taking notice and adjusting their own practices to retain valuable experience and skills. Economics correspondent Paul Solman has the story.

By Paul Solman

Economy Apr 08

When employers offer training to older workers, women benefit

German women over 50, who on average are less financially secure than men, are more likely to improve their pay and delay retirement when employers offer training targeted at older workers.

By Making Sen$e Editor

Economy Mar 18

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