VIVA: Jobless at 55

A recent study by the University of South Australia's Centre for Workplace Excellence found that nearly one-third of mature-aged job seekers experience ageism in their attempts to find work. And time required for those aged over 55 to get a job can take up to 68 weeks.

This middle age male sits at the kitchen table frustrated with stack of bills to pay and mounting debt. Source: iStockphoto