Out of work, out of options, into retirement

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Business  Tue, 10/13/2009 - 05:28

Richard Freund, 67, works on one of his art pieces made from found objects in his studio in Redlands, Calif.<br /><br />Freund says his forced retirement has given him more time for his artwork.New research suggests some older who lose their jobs in this recession may have little choice but to be pushed out of the work force earlier than they would like.




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