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How Other Countries Could Help Fix the U.S. Retirement System

Retirement System

Places like Australia, Great Britain and Norway offer a few smart ideas

OCTOBER 15, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

What Older Voters Want in the Midterm Elections

They're eager to send messages on Medicare, drug costs and Social Security

OCTOBER 10, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

5 Retirement Pitfalls You’ll Want to Avoid

Retirement Pitfalls

Advice from the author of 'The Retirement Dreammaker'

OCTOBER 8, 2018 | By Matthew Jackson

Catherine Collinson: Analyzing Retirement Trends Around the World

This 2018 Influencer in Aging is a leading researcher and trendspotter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Navigating the Confusing Rules of When to Claim Social Security

Claim Social Security

Why the system is so complex and how to make the right decisions

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

Could You Get By on the Average Retirement Income?

Retirement Income

3 tips from NerdWallet to help you boost that income

AUGUST 6, 2018 | By Dayana Yochim

How to Fix Social Security for Vulnerable Americans

Fix Social Security

Proposals to help widows, the oldest old and very low earners

JULY 5, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

The Truth About Health Care Costs in Retirement

Health Care Costs in Retirement

A report says some over 70 will see health bills over $600,000

JUNE 28, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

5 Steps to Help You Have Enough Money in Retirement

Advice from the author of '20 Retirement Decisions You Need to Make Right Now'

MARCH 8, 2018 | By Ray LeVitre

Starting in April: New Medicare ID Cards

Medicare ID Cards

The goal is to prevent identity theft — but don't fall for new scams

MARCH 6, 2018 | By Carol Levine

Turning 50 Soon? How to Retire at 67

These 11 financial moves can help you do it

FEBRUARY 12, 2018 | By Constance Brinkley-Badgett

Boomers: What’s Your American Dream Story?

Take the American Dream quiz and share your story

OCTOBER 13, 2017 | By Richard Eisenberg

When You Can Expect Social Security Reform

Social Security

The system faces a financial shortfall, so will Washington step up?

AUGUST 29, 2017 | By Chris Farrell

Why I’m Frightened About Aging in America

This Influencer in Aging has fears for Social Security, Medicare and older workers

FEBRUARY 15, 2017 | By Ruth Finkelstein

The Boomers’ Role in Social Security and Medicare Changes

Social Security

His advice to President Trump and Congress: 'We're all in this together'

JANUARY 27, 2017 | By Chris Farrell

Social Security Plans to Provide Even Less Information

Social Security statements

Who won't get Social Security earnings and benefits statements in the mail

JANUARY 12, 2017 | By Laurence J. Kotlikoff

Social Security Claiming Strategies for Widows and Widowers

Social Security and Widows

Retirement benefits guidance if you've lost a spouse or an ex-spouse

JANUARY 6, 2017 | By Andy Landis

Why We Claim Social Security Far Too Soon

claiming Social Security

There are three reasons, this expert says, and two are unwise

DECEMBER 28, 2016 | By Laurence J. Kotlikoff

To Change Aging, We Need a New Type of 401(k)

Why this 2016 Influencer in Aging is calling for Guaranteed Retirement Accounts

NOVEMBER 23, 2016 | By Teresa Ghilarducci

Donald Trump: What Older Voters Expect From You

Now it's time to get serious about these three key issues

NOVEMBER 9, 2016 | By Richard Eisenberg

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