Stories Tagged as
Retirement
How to prepare for the care economy
Jul 26, 2023
A new book lays out how to align finances and personal goals so you can enjoy aging.
Social Security has funding problems. How do we fix it before benefits are cut?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jun 12, 2023
The trust fund supplementing income taxes could run dry within 10 years. Dennis Jansen of Texas A&M suggests reforms.
People over 55 are more glum about the economy, consumer survey says
May 30, 2023
People in that age group have less time left to earn or save money for retirement and have had more time to accrue debt.
Turkey’s retirees feel inflation’s pressures ahead of second-round election
May 25, 2023
In 2021, the Istanbul Political Research Institute found that 12% of Turks over 65 were still working, in part because pensions are not adequate.
The economic — and political — consequences of reforming France's pensions
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Jarrett Dang
Mar 30, 2023
More than a million people have taken to the streets across France since President Emmanuel Macron forced through legislation raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.
If retirement isn't your thing just yet, what about ... college?
Mar 24, 2023
Some schools are creating college programs for adults who've finished one career — and may want to use their past experience to give back to their communities.
Pandemic-era retirements have left a gap in the labor force
Mar 7, 2023
About 2.2 million more people are retired than the Federal Reserve had expected.
For public good, not for profit.
Retirement accounts fell more than 20% in 2022
Feb 27, 2023
Fidelity Investments reports that average 401(k) and IRA balances fell to around $104,000 in 2022, as financial markets stumbled.
Why are more and more public school principals quitting their jobs?
Feb 22, 2023
A Rand survey finds that 16% of public school principals retired or quit in the 2021-22 school year, more than double the rate from the year before.
Making a major life change? These financial steps can help
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Feb 21, 2023
Whether you've decided it's time to change jobs or you're dealing with an unforeseen circumstance.