Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire

VATICAN CITY — VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so, saying in a new memoir he still has “many projects to bring to fruition.” Francis, 87, made the comments in an autobiography, “Life: My Story Through History,” … Read more

Pope Francis in first autobiography says he will not choose to retire

VATICAN CITY — He confesses to being “dazzled by a girl” in his youth who made it difficult for him “to pray.” He takes a swipe at the European Union and denounces the U.S. decision to drop atomic bombs as “immoral.” He says he’s no “communist” and chides those who sought to pit him against … Read more

Top House China hawk to retire, opening seat in battleground Wisconsin

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., is seen outside the U.S. Capitol after the last votes of the week on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images House Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wi., chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, announced on Saturday that he would not seek re-election … Read more

Mexico’s president wants to guarantee people pensions equal to their full salaries when they retire

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president said Monday he will propose guaranteeing people pensions equal to their full salaries at the time they retire, something done by no other country, not even those much richer than Mexico. It was among a raft of 20 constitutional reforms that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has almost no hope … Read more

Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Becomes First To Retire In Orlando Magic Franchise

The big guy – Shaquille O’Neal – is about to be honored in a big way! The Orlando Magic recently announced that they will be retiring their first jersey in franchise history, and that jersey belongs to Shaq! Shaquille O’Neal’s Orlando Magic Jersey No. 32 Will Be First In Franchise History To Be Retired MEGA  … Read more

Dave Ramsey Says These Are the 14 Best Cities To Retire in the United States

©Dave Ramsey Planning to retire soon and aren’t sure which city you should spend this next chapter in? Money expert Dave Ramsey has a few city suggestions for soon-to-be retirees. In determining what makes a good city for retirement, Ramsey highlighted several key factors in a post on Ramsey Solutions. Some of the most common … Read more

Jerry Seinfeld turned down more than $100M to make another season of ‘Seinfeld’ — here’s how you can tell when it’s time to retire

‘I have a sense of timing’: Jerry Seinfeld turned down more than $100M to make another season of ‘Seinfeld’ — here’s how you can tell when it’s time to retire Unlike the punchlines in his stand-up comedy sets, Jerry Seinfeld’s decision to end the iconic sitcom bearing his name in 1998 was no joke. In … Read more

TSMC Chairman Mark Liu to retire in 2024, CEO recommended as successor

The company logo for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2023.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Chairman Mark Liu plans to retire in 2024, the company said in a statement Tuesday. “Chairman … Read more

“I will come” – Former Barcelona star would love to make ‘spectacular’ return to Camp Nou to retire

Former Barcelona attacker Pedro has admitted he would return to the La Liga champions to retire but doesn’t expect to be handed the opportunity. Pedro left the Blaugrana in 2015, after spending six years with the Catalan giants’ senior side. The Spaniard made 321 appearances, scoring 99 goals and providing 62 assists. The 36-year-old is … Read more

The Netherlands named the best place to retire — here’s how other countries compare

Retirement income systems vary in different countries, and the U.S. does not come out on top. Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Long-awaited retirement plans might include traveling to far away countries, picking up new hobbies, spending time with family — and often a hope that money and support with things like health insurance … Read more