CBO Forecasts 23% Social Security Shortfall by 2034
A bipartisan federal agency warns that workers may see a 23% reduction in promised Social Security benefits by 2034 if...
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Middle Income Retirees at Risk of Slipping into Poverty
Report calls for legislation and policy changes to fix a retirement system it says mainly benefits high earners.
Public-Sector Workers Face Retirement Income Shortfalls Without Supplemental Savings
National Institute on Retirement Security research finds pension plans alone often don’t provide retirement income adequacy for state and local...
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New Social Security Website Designed for Easier Use
The new SSA.gov website seeks to help people access and consider this key source of retirement income.
Needed Retirement Asset Expectations Are Higher in 2022
Workers expect they must accumulate higher savings amounts for retirement, according to a new report.
GAO Study Highlights Increased Mortality of Impoverished Seniors
The U.S. is more unequal than the other countries studied, low income and wealth are associated with higher mortality, and...
Economists Say Enjoy Your Youth and Save Later
Research in the Journal of Retirement argues that most workers in their 20s should wait until middle age before saving...
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Sees Highest Increase in 40 Years
The increase is aimed at combating rising inflation.
Study Finds Millennials Are Less Likely to be Secure in Their Retirement
New research from the Pension Research Council shows job rates, marriage and home ownership down for early millennials.
What Would a Government Shutdown Mean for the DOL?
The Department of Labor would be able to sustain services deemed essential, as well as those that receive forms of...
Senate Hearing Highlights Senior Scams and New Institutions to Combat Them
An advisory group on preventing senior scams was highlighted in a Senate hearing Thursday that discussed the broader issue of...
Social Security Fears Drive Early Benefit Claims
Schroders finds that almost half of workers surveyed have no strategy to generate retirement income.
Employment, Income Inequality Cited as US Drops to 18th on Natixis Retirement Index
Norway takes the top rank from Iceland, while Switzerland remains in second.
Workers Worry About Retirement Income as Prices Spike
Millennials lead Generation X and Baby Boomers in believing that they won’t receive any benefits from Social Security upon retirement.
What Workers Need to Know About Claiming Social Security
Plan sponsors and retirement plan advisers can help to bust the myths, misperceptions and misunderstandings surrounding Social Security.
Inflation Slowing Workers’ Retirement Saving
Inflation is the top challenge to saving for retirement, according to a new survey from Schwab Retirement Plan Services.
Are Retirement Plan Sponsors Still Required to File Form 8955-SSA?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
Tough Questions About Social Security’s Solvency
Solvency issues tend to be much less of a concern for people already living in retirement than they are for...
Feeling Prepared for Retirement Increases With Professional Help
Workers preparing for retirement with the assistance of a financial professional feel better-equipped to manage several potential risks to their...
Edelman Introduces Retirement Income Product
The retirement income product is for near-retirees and retirees, and offers a complimentary retirement checkup with an adviser.