As more of the baby boomer generation nears retirement age, many don’t think they’ll have enough money to live comfortably without working. A new poll shows that only 11% are sure they’ll have enough money to afford retirement. And 44% say they have little or no faith they could retire comfortably. One in four say they’ll probably never retire. That’s the same percentage who say they have no retirement savings. Source Link
Americans are driving more miles more safely according to new government figures showing that the traffic fatality rate for 2010 dropped to a record low. Transportation officials attribute the drop to increased seat belt use, better vehicle safety, and stronger regulations on teen driving. Last year, there was about one traffic fatality for every 100 million miles driven in America. Source Link
The first woman to solo anchor a nightly network newscast is said to be leaving the anchor chair. Katie Couric would step down after five years as host of the CBS Evening News. Couric came from NBC’s Today Show to head up the CBS news program that won journalism awards but never climbed out of third place in the ratings. Couric ‘s next job could be hosting a syndicated talk show. Source Link
