Retirement

Kai Ryssdal and Nela Richardson reflect on “The Age of Work,” a two-year reporting project spanning four countries on three continents.

To keep up with inflation, the Social Security Administration is expected to give retirees checks’ a bit of a bump.

Vijay and Kirti Desai retired together at the age of 55. One year into their retirement, they are busier than ever exploring their family history.

People who see increased wealth through the stock market are putting less of their income aside. Others are dealing with higher prices and simply aren’t able to save as much.

People plan for retirement their whole lives through 401(k)s and savings. But not everyone gets to choose when they leave the workforce.

Chris Sorbe worked with his father to turn their home into a vacation rental a decade ago. Business boomed for a while, but it hasn’t been so hot lately.

“My daughter-in-law had wanted to pursue a new opportunity,” said Irene Kesselman, who sold her previous toy store, Ali Cat Toys, in 2024. “We started talking, and she asked if I would mentor her, and I agreed to do so.”

Companies downsize or go bust, partners get sick, kids need childcare help. And premature retirees end up without the bank balances they’d hoped for.

President Donald Trump is looking at adopting a retirement system based on Australia’s “superannuation” model.

Some experts have raised concerns about SpaceX’s $2 trillion valuation.