The Italian Renaissance sculptor, Michelangelo, worked as chief architect in the refurbishment of Saint Peter's Basilica when he was 74 years old, coincidentally, the same age as I am at present. Aging can enrich our lives, and social systems should be designed so that the richness of aging can be enjoyed to its fullest. III.
In addition, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury have jointly established a facility – the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility, or TALF – that lends against AAA-rated assetbacked securities collateralized by recently originated student loans, auto loans, credit card loans, and loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.