Tag: seniors

China's aging population fuels 'silver economy' boom, but profits can prove elusive

HONG KONG -- Every Wednesday, retiree Zhang Zhili travels an hour by bus to an education center, drawn by the pulsing rhythms of...

China is raising its retirement age, now among the youngest in the world's major economies

BEIJING -- Starting next year, China will raise its retirement age for workers, which is now among the youngest in the world's major...

Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does

After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue.Later,...

Walmart retools its young adult clothing line in pursuit of fashion credibility

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart has spent three years overhauling its mix of adult apparel to make it stylish as...