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8 Policy Changes to Let Older Workers Work Longer

More employment income would help boomers who haven't saved enough

MARCH 20, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

Make the Retirement Planning Reality Check Work for You

Retirement Planning

Advice from the author of 'Retirement Game-Changers'

FEBRUARY 27, 2019 | By Steve Vernon, F.S.A.

Congress Takes a New Look at the Safety Net

What may change to protect older, needy Americans

FEBRUARY 26, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

Barreling Towards Retirement, With 10 Years Between Us

Retirement Planning

Tips for retirement planning dilemmas when spouses quit work at very different ages

FEBRUARY 20, 2019 | By Bruce Horovitz

The Social Security Fix That Could Help the Poorest Retirees

Social Security

Is it time to change the program's cost-of-living adjustment formula?

FEBRUARY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

How to Avoid the Retirement Freak-out

Jill Schlesinger

Take these 5 actions, says CBS business analyst and author Jill Schlesinger

FEBRUARY 14, 2019 | By Jill Schlesinger

What Could Help Women Facing Financial Challenges for Retirement

Financial Challenges

Recommendations from a Senate hearing and a thinktank briefing

FEBRUARY 12, 2019 | By Kerry Hannon

Protect Yourself Against Social Security Identity Theft

Social Security

This kind of fraud is alarming and it's growing

JANUARY 17, 2019 | By Amy Zipkin

Assessing Trump’s First 2 Years for Older Americans

Grading his policies on experienced workers, retirement security and health care

JANUARY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

8 Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid

Retirement Planning

Advice from 'Your Complete Guide to a Successful & Secure Retirement'

JANUARY 8, 2019 | By Larry E. Swedroe and Kevin Grogan

The Truth About 2019’s Social Security Cost-of-Living Increase

Social Security

What the 2.8 percent bump will really mean for retired Americans

OCTOBER 24, 2018 | By Gretchen Frazee, PBS NewsHour

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

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

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