Old story: Women may have it worse

Old story: Women may have it worse - Los Angeles Times:

The basic take-away from this article about women and our retirement years:

"In September, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Women's Retirement Security Act. Among other things, it would require employers to allow long-term, part-time workers to participate in 401(k) plans and require most companies that lack retirement plans to make payroll deductions for employees' individual retirement accounts.

The idea is 'to level the playing field' to help women save for the future, said Sen. Gordon H. Smith (R-Ore.), one of the sponsors.

Apart from changes to policy, many say, individuals [including individual women] must do more themselves to prepare for the long haul. That means saving more and working longer."

Martha Stewart's Days of Christmas [with Erma Bombeck]

Martha Stewarts Days of Christmas

Undoubtedly there's some of you older ladies around who remember the dear humorist and columnist Erma Bombeck. One of my all-time favorite funny ladies.

Check out the link above to see how Erma would likely reply to a correspondence from Martha Stewart.

So, are you more like Martha? or more like Erma?

I most definitely have always been an "Erma" - for better or worse, mostly better. (At least I've stayed out of prison...)

It is good to have some "Martha"s around, however, to take care of the details, and all that other stuff that we "Erma"s would rather not be bothered with - or get around to.

Happy Holidays! : D

Happy New Year! : For Women Old Enough... : CafePress.com

Happy New Year! : For Women Old Enough... : CafePress.com

I wish you a Happy New Year - as well as Happy Holidays, of course, also I announce the return of my joyful, colorful "Happy New Year!" graphic and its merchandise, as well as adding some new merchandise.

Find this graphic and its goods in "Sales & Features" here. You can also click the live link above to get there.

Hope you're enjoying the Holiday Season, All. And a Merry Christmas, too!