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How millions of Americans are flubbing retirement
It’s widely regarded as the best deal in retirement. Researchers can’t figure out why more Americans aren’t taking it. The deal, of course, is putting off Social Security benefits, which can boost your monthly paycheck by more than three-fourths if you delay until the maximum age of 70. [Source: Money]
See also:
» The best reason not to wait to take Social Security
» Phased retirement programs: Will they make a comeback?
» Could delaying retirement be great for your health?
Doctors could get paid more, or less, depending on patient outcomes
The push to pay doctors more for the health outcomes of their patients and less for the quantity of stuff they do is only going to intensify, said panelists at a recent summit in West Palm Beach. But a big challenge, they conceded, will be keeping the interests of physicians, patients and payers aligned. [Source: Palm Beach Post]
Diesel car woes could fuel electric vehicle industry
The ongoing controversy involving VW may put the final nail in the coffin of diesel cars. Very few companies still make them, and apparently for good reason. However, it is a wonderful opportunity for manufacturers of electric cars to tell their story. [Source: Florida Today]
Redistricting court hearing begins in Tallahassee
Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis must now decide among seven different maps to recommend to the Florida Supreme Court, which invalidated the Legislature’s map because it was drawn with “improper partisan intent” and violated the constitutional ban on protecting incumbents and political parties. [Source: Times/Herald]
Shirt tuckers are winners at work and life, survey says
A recent survey of 1,000 men ages 25-60 found that 60 percent of shirt tuckers are happier on the job. They're also 22 percent more likely to be optimistic about their future and they earn 19 percent more money than the slouchy non-tuckers. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
› Sarasota means business (friendliness)
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• Quality of life
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• Demographics, and much more
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Sarasota has turned around its reputation for being a tough place to do business, at least according to one new report. The city is ranked the No. 1 friendliest city in Florida for small businesses in a survey compiled by local commerce firm Thumbtack.com.
› Florida No. 1 state in producing NFL players on Week 1 rosters
St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., leads all high schools with 15 active NFL players. Florida led the nation with 204 players, followed by California (203), Texas (181) and Georgia (115).
› Innovative work space helps St. Petersburg tech company lure talent
The 50 people working at GeniusCentral software developer sit at desks made of metal and plywood, on lime green and orange pillows and inside a 1957 shiny, silver Spartan brand trailer.
› Sikorsky Aircraft sale to Lockheed Martin clears antitrust hurdle
The waiting period under U.S. antitrust regulators' pre-notification program expired Wednesday, and federal antitrust agencies have not asked for more information about the deal. As a result, no additional U.S. regulatory clearances are required.
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