If you look up the term golden ager at dictionary.com you will find a narrow definition that gives no insight into seniors and retirees of today.

The title Golden Agers refers to more than just a demographic. Golden Agers of today belong to a savvy, privileged group. They have lived through wars, real and Cold. They have listened to the Golden Age of Radio and watched the Golden Age of Television. They have been witnesses to the greatest explosion of scientific knowledge and technology in the history of mankind. They weren’t born with a TV remote or a computer mouse in their hands but they can use technology as well as any youngster who was. They are truly a generation whose feet are in two centuries, enjoying the advances in science and medicine of the current period but remembering the lessons and the pleasures of the last.

I like the dictionary.com definition of golden age:
“the period in life after middle age, traditionally charaterized by wisdom, contentment and useful leisure”.

Labels mean nothing, they are conveniences of the media. Whether you call them seniors or oldsters, boomers or elders, what is clear is that they belong to a generation that doesn’t take retirement lying down. They are involved, active and knowledgeable.

They are Golden Agers.

Timothy Bowers needed a new financial plan, one that would see him through the next few years until he was eligible to collect social security. At 63, Bowers had difficulty finding a job after the company he worked for closed.

On Wednesday when a judge sentenced Bowers to 3 years in prison, the final step in Bowers’ financial plan was complete. Timothy Bowers had walked into a bank, handed the teller a note demanding cash and when given an envelope containing 4 twenty dollar bills, he walked over to the security guard and handed it to him. Then he simply waited for the police.

It’s no secret that older adults have a more difficult time finding employement. But older workers have spent years honing their professional skills and bring experience and a strong work ethic to the workplace.

If you are over 50, in need of employment and financial security, don’t try robbing a bank. But you can go to this bank where prospective employers and job seekers over 50 find each other.

Senior Job Bank.

A 60-year-old retired accountant from Nevada, Rich “The Locust” Lefevre, says he has a new job now. He travels across the country entering eating contests.

LeFevre collected $2,000 for his latest efforts, winning a jalapeno-eating contest on Sunday at the State Fair of Texas.

LeFevre downed 247 peppers in 8 minutes. He is a professional eater and is ranked 8th in the world in eating competitions.

I guess I don’t have to give the standard warning:

Some Like it Hot - Star-Telegram

CNN Money has published its list of the best places to retire for 2006. According to CNN Money, these are locations that have it all, green spaces, low taxes, and good health care.

Whether you are seeking culture, geographical beauty, a warm climate or enjoying outdoor activities like boating or fishing, one of these towns has exactly what you are looking for.

The top five are:

* Walla Walla, WA
* St. Simons Island, GA
* Prescott, AZ
* Holland, MI
* Williamsburg, VA

Read what makes each of these places a top pick at CNN Money dot com.