The Next Hill

Don’t Think The Ryan Plan Doesn’t Matter!

MelP — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:51:02 +0000

The Ryan Plan to abolish Medicare is designed to lull you to sleep. Don't let political trickery distract you. Pay attention to this debate and help fix what needs fixing.

Trapped in the House?

MelP — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:53:19 +0000

Home prices have fallen a lot, leaving many people feeling trapped in their houses. Some really are trapped. But if you bought your home more than five years ago, things are not so bad. Don't let what you could have got for your house five years ago, affect your decisions today. It's probably all a wash.

Health Insurers Mislead on Profit Margins

MelP — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:27:49 +0000

How health insurers are trying to cloud the debate on health care reform.

A Brief History of Retirement in America (Part 5)

MelP — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:01:18 +0000

(Part 5 of a 5 part series) Covers 1975 to 2050: And Now The Consequences Pile Up

A Brief History of Retirement in America (Part 4)

MelP — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:10:12 +0000

(Part 4 of a 5 part series) Covers 1940 to 1975: The Postwar Era and the Selling of the Myth of Retirement

A Brief History Of Retirement In America (Part 3)

MelP — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:42:05 +0000

(Part 3 of 5 part series) Covers 1930 to 1940: The Great Depression Turns Retirement Into A Civic Duty

A Brief History of Retirement in America (Part 2)

MelP — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:24:50 +0000

(Part 2 of 5 part series) Covers 1885 to 1929: Corporate America Demands Efficiency as industrialization gathers steam in the US.

A Brief History of Retirement In America (Part 1)

MelP — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:42:02 +0000

This five part series puts our notions of retirement in an historical perspective. Part 1 covers the period from colonial times to 1885.

Time To Retire The Concept Of Retirement

MelP — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:10:50 +0000

This article looks at retirement and what it means for older Americans, middle-aged workers, and our society. The conclusion? Get rid of the whole idea.

What should you do if you are faced with age discrimination?

MelP — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:11:41 +0000

If you are over 50 and looking for a new job, you have probably experienced age discrimination. Learn how a recent court ruling affects your legal options.