Hello MyRehirement Readers,

Thank you to our reader from the CCAC for updating us here at MyRehirement regarding the error made from the article which we referenced regarding the program that they are offering for individuals 50+.

We just wanted to make this important correction regarding our post from July 16th about a CCAC Program in Pittsburgh.  The actual program is for a Medical Office Manager, rather an assisant.

Manager or Assisant…ummmmmm, I’ll take the manager position please.

Good Luck to all those enrolling, let us know how it works out.

A quick post from the Wall Street Journal’s blog points out two very different retirement scenarios. In the first, employees are forced to retire earlier than they expected or desired. In the second, employees who have to work longer than they have envisioned years ago while still planning their retirement.

One of the most interesting points in this post is the suggestion that postponing retirement actually helps the economy (and could well fuel a stronger recovery) by delaying many boomers from a fixed income, allowing them to continue spending. This extended period of consumption could help offset a slower recovery in the labor market due to the fact that people like you are working longer.

It’s an interesting perspective, but surely cold comfort to those of you who have to delay your dreams because of the mismanagement of your money.

Any 50+ layed off Steeler fans out there?  You may be interested in this program that the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) is offering this fall.  The program goal is to assist individuals in becoming a medical office assistant.  This could be the beginning of something great for you and many others during these difficult times.

Did I mention that the pilot program is “Free”! (Some criteria may apply, worth a read though)

Click on the links if you are interested in reading more.  MyRehirement will continue to look for other opportunities such as these so that our reads can get that “Leg Up” that they might be required.  If any one out there is aware of such programs, please let us know and we will make it available to all MyRehirement reads.