Jan 21st, 2005 · In his book Retire on Less Than You Think, author Fred Brock says retirees can live comfortably on about 40-45 percent of their pre-retirement income. In contrast, many experts say retirees will need about 70 to 80 percent of what they earned before they stopped working to maintain a similar lifestyle.
Dec 31st, 2004 · After 42 years of exploring the stars, NASA's longest-serving astronaut, John Young, is retiring at the age of 74. Young was a pilot on the first Gemini mission, has walked on the moon and helped design the space shuttle. He discusses his career in space flight with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Dec 31st, 2004 · As many high school seniors consider which colleges to attend, their families are trying to figure out how to pay for it. Jonathon Clements of The Wall Street Journal has some advice for parents on how to pay for college -- and still save for your own retirement.
Dec 9th, 2004 · Women's soccer star Mia Hamm plays in her last game. The idol to American girls everywhere talked with ESPN about her legacy. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Renee Montagne.
Nov 25th, 2004 · Gioacchino Rossini, the great opera composer, was also a great gourmand. In fact, the man behind The Barber of Seville retired from composition when he was just 37 and spent the rest of his life -- about 40 more years --enjoying food. On this Thanksgiving, NPR's Fred Child celebrates with a tribute to Rossini.
Nov 2nd, 2004 · Boston Celtics icon Red Auerbach is full of stories. Now retired, he still evokes moments that made legends out of Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird -- and Auerbach himself. NPR's Steve Inskeep and Auerbach discuss a life in basketball.
Nov 1st, 2004 · The latest computer animated film from Pixar has Mom and Dad as former superheroes forced into early retirement. A new villain causes them to ditch their suburban life and revel in their superpowers once again. Hear NPR's Kim Masters.
Sep 18th, 2004 · NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the grace and gentleness of retired ballplayers, some of whom he met recently. Those players of yesteryear, counted among baseball's greats, did not receive today's meteoric salaries, and many went on to productive careers in sports broadcasting and other fields.