Diversions January 27, 2011

Burger Kings

Food&Wine has created its list of the top 25 burgers across the U.S.  Warning: reading the following article may result in stomach gurgling and mouth watering.   
Reported by

The inevitable “burger-craving” hits everyone and cannot be easily dismissed.  Food&Wine has compiled a list of what it says are the top 25 burgers in the United States (with only one fast-food chain on the list).   

The top ten are:

Want the latest retirement plan adviser news and insights? Sign up for PLANADVISER newsletters.

1.  In-N-Out Burger – California.  Signature Burger: Cheeseburger 

2. Minetta Tavern – New York City.  Signature Burger: Black Label Burger (topped with with caramelized onions).  (Pictured here.)  

3. Holeman & Finch – Atlanta. Signature Burger: Burger 

4. Ray’s Hell Burger – Arlington, Virginia. Signature Burger: Basic Beef Burger (served in a brioche bun). 

5. Craigie on Main – Boston.  Signature Burger: Beefburger 

6. Louis’ Lunch – New Haven, Connecticut. Signature Burger: The Original Burger (prepared with a combination of chuck and sirloin beef). 

7. Zuni Café – San Francisco.  Signature Burger: House-ground hamburger (served in a grilled rosemary focaccia). 

8. Dyer’s Burgers – Memphis, Tennessee. Signature Burger: Dyer’s Cheeseburger 

9. Custom House Tavern – Chicago. Signature Burger: Custom House Burger (short rib, sirloin, and ground pork patty topped with aged cheddar cheese, and shaved onion, served in a sourdough brioche bun). 

10. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink – Miami, Florida. Signature Burger: Black Angus Burger (served in a brioche bun). 

To see the full list, click here.   

So for your next meeting with a prospective client, wow them with your value-proposition, but maybe introducing them to one of the best burgers in the country will show them you really care. 

Data & Research January 26, 2011

Fewer Workers Plan to Postpone Retirement

As the economy gradually recovers, some workers are feeling more comfortable about retiring now, compared to this time last year, according to a CareerBuilder survey.
Reported by

Sixty-five percent of workers age 60 and over said they are putting off retirement because they can’t afford to retire financially, which is down from 72% who felt that way last year.

More than one-in-four (28%) workers age 60 and over plan to retire within the next two years, while 27% are planning to retire in three to four years, and 18% in the next five to six years. Sixteen percent estimate it will be seven years or more before they can stop working, while 10% don’t think they’ll ever be able to retire.

For more stories like this, sign up for the PLANADVISERdash daily newsletter.

The primary reasons for postponing retirement are financial restraints (65% ), and the need for health insurance and other benefits (58%). However, workers are staying on board at their companies for a variety of other reasons, including:

  • Enjoy their job (39%)
  • Enjoy where they work (36%)
  • Fear retirement may be boring (26%)
  • Enjoy feeling needed (14%)

The survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder.com among 536 U.S. employees (employed full-time; not self-employed; non-government) ages 60 and over between November 15 and December 2, 2010.

«