By: Robin Trimingham Because the law requires island residents to have health insurance, and also because the majority of us are enrolled in a health insurance plan at our place of employment (or the place…
By: Amoti K. Nyabongo In certain cultures, the question asked is, “How are the children?” on the understanding that if the children are fine then all is well with everyone else. These days we ask, “How are the children AND your parents?”. As our life expectancy extends towards the century mark and beyond for normal
By: Martha Harris Myron Should you take early retirement or not? You are 45 years old. You want to take the leap into your future. Facts: You’ve been saving consistently for years and years, socking…
By: Robin Trimingham As many readers will be aware, the Government of Bermuda recently decided to make amendments to the National Pension Scheme (Occupational Pensions) Act 1998. These changes reflect the fact that both regulatory…
By: Sylvia Jones Changing careers as an older worker is absolutely feasible, once careful consideration is given to the potential risks. As an older worker, you might have spent your professional life striving to climb…
By: Martha Harris Myron In prior generations, before the Baby Boomers transcended the accepted social norms, our mothers and grandmothers seldom worked outside the home. Overseeing the family budget was tightly controlled. Bank accounts, borrowings…
By: Bill Storie When you are young, building your career and saving for the future might seem difficult, if not impossible, tasks. While the idea of long-term saving is high on most people’s list, the…