Questions to think about and answer in your reflection write-up: 1. When do you plan to retire? 2. How much will it cost for you to retire based on the age you’ve indicated (use http://www.bloomberg.com/personalfinance/calculators/retirement/ to figure out the estimate)? (You may also use any other retirement calculator you can find online) 3. How much social security benefits can you expect (use http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/quickcalc/index.html to estimate your monthly benefits upon retirement; use current dollars instead of inflated dollars to see the impact)? (You may also use any other social security calculator you can find online) 4. After you’ve used both calculators, answer the following questions: Have your expectation of retirement changed? Why or why not?
Written in APA style (12 point font, Times New Roman or equivalent, 1” margins, double-spaced). You will not need a cover page or abstract. As long as you use in-text citations, you will not be required to produce a reference list or bibliography.
A 1-2 page(s) paper (if you are including a reference page, the reference page does not count toward the overall page count).
ï‚· The reflection paper will allow you to explore themes and concepts concerning Adult Development and Aging. Each paper will allow you to think critically about a focus topic and discuss your opinion and viewpoint on these issues.
Explore major theories, concepts, and ideas in adult development and aging
ï‚· Learn how these major theories, concepts, or ideas apply to research and the real-world
ï‚· Think critically about the important issues concerning younger and older adults ï‚· Write using APA style/format
