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The pandemic is pushing some older workers into retirement early

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 5, 2020
But some may leave before they are financially prepared for retirement.
For retirees in their 50s and early 60s, not only do they have less time to save, they won’t be eligible for Medicare or full Social Security benefits.
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COVID-19 has some older workers rethinking retirement

by Kimberly Adams
May 4, 2020
After the 2008 crisis, people 62 or older who were laid off were much less likely than younger workers to return to the workforce.
People 55 or older make up about a quarter of the labor force today.
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What to do when the markets plummet and you're nearing retirement

by Samantha Fields
Mar 17, 2020
Remember, you're still a long-term investor, you won't need all of your money immediately.
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Rural communities in "Graying America" see boost in business

by Kristin Schwab
Feb 27, 2020
More than 20% of Americans 65 and older live in rural areas, according to the Census Bureau.
More than 20% of Americans 65 and older live in rural areas, according to the Census Bureau.
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Fidelity Investments says average retirement account balance at record high

by Kristin Schwab
Feb 17, 2020
Why? Because the stock market is up.
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Middle-aged Americans worried about health care costs are less likely to seek care

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Rose Conlon
Feb 10, 2020
A quarter of adults in their 50s and early 60s worry about paying for health insurance.
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How the SECURE Act changes saving for retirement

by Samantha Fields
Jan 1, 2020
An economist and a financial planner break down the most important changes in the SECURE Act, which goes into effect Jan. 1.
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Preparing for retirement, one Google search at a time

by Andie Corban
Dec 17, 2019
"I'm realizing I don't even know what I don't know," said Janet Johnson, 63.
Janet Johnson and her husband, Duane Esarey.
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Shopping in the gig economy after retirement

by Sean McHenry
Dec 13, 2019
One retiree earns a little extra with a shopping app.
Shipt bags on display.
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FAQ: The differences between a pension and a 401(k)

by Samantha Fields
Oct 9, 2019
An explanation of how they work and which one is better.
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