Finances and Work

If you listen to the experts, North America is facing a dire labour shortage.

“There are now more people retiring out of the workforce than there are younger workers entering it,” says Sarah Welstead of Retired Worker, a website for retired people who want to work on a part-time or contract basis. “Employers who used to resist hiring older workers are now realizing that they represent a great source of highly skilled, experienced and flexible employees that they simply can’t afford to overlook any more.”

All American citizens are entitled to receive Social Security payments when they reach 62 years old, and for many seniors, it can be a big help.

But to get the most out of Social Security, and to make sure it works for you, make sure you don’t make these seven common mistakes, as reported recently by Money-Rates.com.