Retirees Expectations Out of Line With Reality
Nearly 7 in 10 workers expect working for pay to be a source of retirement income —68% expect this to be at least a minor source of income in retirement,…
When Doing The Right Thing Isn’t Enough
The pandemic intensified the labor market inequities older workers faced in securing jobs. It is quite probable that COVID-19 will force many workers in their 50s into an early retirement…
Here’s The Secret to Aging Well
"One of my mentors, in his 80s at the time, once told me it’s a lot more important to be interested than to be interesting," Marc Freedman, founder and chief…
Time To Rethink Retirement
I decided in my later years it was not going to be turn out the lights and devote myself to playing 24/7. I’ve come to see this evolving stage of…
What We Get Wrong Planning For Retirement
The USC researchers also found that women were more likely than men to have been overly optimistic about retirement-benefits expectations. As a result, men “are more likely to save more…
Here’s What You Need to Know About Taxes and Your Retirement
Some retirees may be surprised to learn that a portion of their Social Security benefits could be subject to federal income taxes.
Can Working Remotely Beat Ageism?
Kerry Hannon joins our podcast to talk about her new book Great Pajama Jobs: Your Compete Guide to Working from Home. She notes how remote work from home jobs level…
Retirees Finding Purpose in a Second Act
Kerry Hannon recently spent time with five retirees to learn how their post-retirement work is bringing meaning to their lives and making a difference in the world, even as the…
Graduates: My Advice As You Set Out Into The World
Look at saving as making an investment in your future self. It’s self-care. You’re saving for “living,” not “retirement.” To me, that’s a better way to frame it, especially when…
Best Ways to Plan Your Retirement Annually
Assess when, how and if you plan to retire. Many of us want to keep working beyond a traditional retirement age for the mental engagement as well as the money.…