Retire Smart: Will Health Care Reform Unleash 50-Plus Entrepreneurs?
Could health reform unleash the inner entrepreneur in millions of older workers?
There’s plenty of evidence that baby boomers in their 50s and early 60s want more independence and flexibility in their work. Many are ready to take a risk via second careers and entrepreneurial ventures-but have been hanging on to jobs solely for health insurance benefits. They won’t qualify for Medicare until age 65, and it’s difficult to get affordable, quality coverage outside of employer group plans.
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Eating fresh veggies is a family tradition in the Worthey family. They make it a principle to eat fresh vegetables and fruit as a part of their lifestyle. Children, like Zion Worthey, age 7, can be encouraged to eat healthier foods if they are part of the process to prepare and cook meals. 
Kameko Jefferson still has school shopping to do for her sons, Donovan Patterson, 4 years old in kindergarten (to the left) and Jaden Patterson, 6 years old in 1st grade (to the right). She is doing some “green” shopping this year. Courtesy photo
The “Meat ‘n Three” dish from Hoover’s which includes 1/2 BBQ Chicken, 3 BBQ Ribs and 3 Sides (Mustard Greens, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and Macaroni and Cheese). Courtesy photo.