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April, 2001, Vol. 124, No. 4

Changing retirement age: ups and downs

William J. Wiatrowski 
Economist, Division of Compensation Data Analysis and Planning, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In recent years, legislative changes, new types of retirement plans, and increases in life expectancy have led to differences in retirement ages; workers now have many alternatives to traditional retirement at age 65

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