The biggest peril the over-55s face is discouragement. Don't let this become a self-fulfilling prophecy - it's just an extra four weeks.

238

The worst thing that happens is skills obsolescence. That will get you out of your job quicker than anything else that you can imagine.

224

Talk as if you're going to work a long time, ... Say, 'I see myself working another 20 years.'

199

It is a real increase in head count and percentages, and it has been trending upwards every year since 1999.

170

Make sure it looks bright for you.

131

So when the ax came, they went.

112

Overall, the situation is getting brighter.

97