CareerSchoolDirectory.com Focuses on Investment Assistants as Boomers Retire
A growing elderly population is creating more demand for financial advisors like investment assistants. About a third of Americans are over 65, and by 2030, the older population is expected to double what it was in 2000. CareerSchoolDirectory.com, an online resource for career education and training, offers useful continuing education information that can lead to an investment assistant position to help meet the financial demands of older generations.
(PRWEB) November 30, 2006 -- An expected increase in the retiree population could lead to the need for investment assistants, a career that is highlighted in the latest CareerSchoolDirectory.com article. By 2030, the over-65 population is expected to be double what it was in 2000, increasing from 35 million to 72 million, according to the U.S Census. This increase may affect the need for investment assistants who can address retirees' financial concerns. CareerSchoolDirectory.com, an online resource for career education and training, offers information on distance learning degree programs and interview articles to help students get into finance careers.
The latest Career Spotlight interview on CareerSchoolDirectory.com, "An Investment Assistant Works Hard for Your Money" (http://www.careerschooldirectory.com/career-spotlight/an-investment-assistant-works-hard-for-your-money.html) gives potential students an insider's look into the field. For people who already have a degree, continuing education online can help them get specialized knowledge and prepare for appropriate licensing exams to work as investment assistants.
"CareerSchoolDirectory.com's exclusive interview offers a close-up shot of what the job is like. A person can find out what's rewarding about the job and what some of the big myths about it are," said Lee Avery, spokesperson for CareerSchoolDirectory.com. "Other resources on the Web site can help potential students find distance learning degree programs that can enhance their qualifications for working as investment assistants for retirees."
According to the Social Security Administration, a man who is currently 65 can expect to live until the age of 81, and a 65-year-old woman can expect to live to age 84. For one-third of Americans over 65, Social Security makes up over 90 percent of their income. However, the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds more than half of workers saving for retirement report having less than $50,000 of savings and investments.
Investment assistants need to be knowledgeable in several areas including Social Security privatization and helping retirees plan for rising healthcare costs and decreased income. Investment assistants also work with financial advisors to help retirees evaluate options for accessing and increasing retirement funds and other investments. An online finance or other financial degree program found through CareerSchoolDirectory.com can help potential students find the right training in finance and a variety of fields.
CareerSchoolDirectory.com is a school directory dedicated to career education and training. Students and professionals can easily find the schools, colleges, professional training programs, and career development resources necessary for their career and personal fulfillment.
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