AI May Force These Workers to Retire Earlier Than Planned – Center for Retirement Research
Older workers now face two major impediments: looming Social Security cuts and rapidly evolving workplace priorities. I have been thinking...
84% Take Only the RMD Minimum. Here’s When That’s Smart.
Once you hit the required minimum distribution (RMD) age, the IRS sets a floor, the smallest amount you’re required to...
KFF Health News: Facing Funding Losses, States Call Out Big Businesses With Employees on Medicaid
July 15, 2026 KFF Health News: Facing Funding Losses, States Call Out Big Businesses With Employees on Medicaid As the...
How Wealth Is Defined: U.S. Net Worth Benchmarks
Most people carry a picture in their head of what “wealthy” looks like. Far fewer know whether they qualify. Wealth...
The Pros and Cons of DIY Investing
I’ve been a self-directed investor for almost thirty years. Self-managing my investments has saved me tens of thousands in fees,...
Retiree Organization Condemns Senate Failure to End the “WISeR” Medicare AI Pilot Program
July 16, 2026 Retiree Organization Condemns Senate Failure to End the “WISeR” Medicare AI Pilot Program The following statement was...
A Perspective on the 2026 Trustees Report – Center for Retirement Research
The brief’s key findings are: Medicare gets too little attention, and the limited coverage focuses on the depletion of the Hospital Insurance...
13 Most Common Retirement Planning Mistakes: How to Fix Them
The most common retirement planning mistakes follow a recognizable pattern: not saving enough, claiming Social Security before the optimal age,...
Social Security Benefits and Costs Slightly Below International Average – Center for Retirement Research
It might be nice to reduce the large share of benefits going to high earners who retire later and live...
Average IRA Balance by Age in 2026: How Do You Compare?
The average IRA balance varies widely by age and account type, and the numbers come from the IRS Statistics of...
