Retirement Snapshot: New Zealand

November 3, 2009

Did you know that at age 65, New Zealanders start receiving a state pension?

They can also save money for retirement through the Kiwi Saver program, which all Kiwis- the nickname for New Zealanders- are automatically enrolled in when they start a job.

New Zealand’s Retirement Commissioner, Diana Crossan, joins us to talk about the program and its efforts to help New Zealanders of all ages be better stewards of their money, and the little mouse that helped jumpstart the movement.

A Stagnant COLA

October 27, 2009

For the first time since 1975 social security recipients will not receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA.) However, Medicare premiums and other living expenses are expected to increase.  What will the impact of a lack of COLA have on the family and federal budgets?

Geriatric Pharmacy

October 27, 2009

Who doesn’t prefer specialized attention – especially when it comes to your health? A society of pharmacists, 7,000 strong+ and growing, is working together to enhance quality of care for seniors.  Called the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists – the group seeks to manage and improve drug therapy, quality of life, and the well-being of aging people through appropriate and safe medication use.

Emulating a Better Tomorrow

October 20, 2009

The U.S.-based Population Media Center is working with scriptwriters to create socially conscious radio, TV, and print content. They’re currently seeking to influence audiences on the subject of population growth, which burdens infrastructure, threatens stability, and disproportionately affects women.

Women Lead the Way

October 20, 2009

Despite enormous progress by women in the U.S. over the past several decades, women continue to occupy few top leadership positions in this country, compared to many other areas of the world.

Linda Tarr-Whelan, author of the new book "Women Lead the Way: Your Guide to Stepping Up to Leadership and Changing the World," discusses what women must do to make real change occur.

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