Research suggests that in 2002, about four of every ten men and about three of every ten women between the ages of 55 and 64 who receive income from private pensions (one indicator of being retired) were also employed. (Table 6, p.40)

Purcell, P. (2003). Older workers: recent trends in employment and retirement. Journal of Deferred Compensation, 8(3), 30-53.

"This article begins by describing the change in the age distribution of the U.S. population that will occur between 2000 and 2020 and summarizing the historical data on the labor force participation of older workers. This discussion is followed by an analysis of data from the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey on employment and receipt of pension income in recent years among persons aged 55 and older."

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