What Is Middle Class in America? Beyond the Income Range
Nearly everyone identifies as middle class. Households earning $40,000 say it. Households earning $250,000 say it. The label has become...
KFF Health News: Medicare’s AI Push Snarls Patients and Doctors in Errors and Delays
June 25, 2026 KFF Health News: Medicare’s AI Push Snarls Patients and Doctors in Errors and Delays (iStock/Getty Images) Bill...
Annuities Are Coming to More 401(k) Plans. Should Workers Embrace Them? – Center for Retirement Research
The Trump administration wants more annuities in your 401(k). Here is why it might be a mixed bag. When economists...
Average 401(k) Balance by Age in 2026: How Do You Compare?
If you’ve checked your 401(k) recently and wondered how it compares nationally, Vanguard’s How America Saves 2026 report offers a...
Trump Accounts for Newborns Are Nothing But a Diversion – Center for Retirement Research
Take a look at this state to see what a serious effort looks like. With time on my hands, I...
Your Beliefs About Money Shape Your Financial Future
Most people think financial success comes down to income, investments, taxes, or spending habits. Those things matter. But beneath every...
20 Ideas for Keeping It Affordable and Safe
Travel ranks among the top priorities Boldin users plan for in retirement. AARP research finds 85% of travelers who are...
KFF Health News: Democrats Seek To Spotlight Rising Health Costs by Forcing Vote on Trump Regulation
In a move that mixes pure politics with weedy congressional procedures, Senate Democrats are seeking to force a vote to...
The 2026 Update in Perspective – Center for Retirement Research
The brief’s key findings are: The 2026 Trustees Report takes a major step towards offering a more realistic picture of Social Security’s...
Americans Retire Earlier Than Planned
The average retirement age in the U.S. is 61. Most non-retirees expect to retire at 66. That five-year gap has...
