Retirement confidence declines as worries grow over Social Security, rising expenses
Worker confidence fell 6 percentage points from 2025 to 61%, while retiree confidence fell 5 percentage points to 73%.
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Lawmakers target retirement gaps facing family caregivers
Recent data shows that roughly 1 in 10 U.S. adults cares for a parent age 65 or older, with additional shares caring for spouses or partners.
Is California looking to tax retirement accounts? Experts push back on claims
At issue is a measure called the Retirement and Personal Savings Protection Act, one of several initiatives tied to the billionaire’s tax debate.
Cybercrime against seniors is surging, with $7.75B reportedly lost in 2025
Investment fraud, much of it involving cryptocurrency and fake trading platforms, inflicted the heaviest financial toll on seniors.
As retirement slips further away, workers prioritize stability and senior home equity
Thirty percent of respondents said they’ve stopped looking for new work over the past five years because of job security concerns.
Policy turmoil, fiscal uncertainty cause retirement hesitation
Findings from a recent survey show 21% of unretired respondents postponing retirement and 33% moving to safer portfolios.
‘Six-figure limit’ aims to halt Social Security trust fund insolvency
A proposed “six-figure limit” would cap benefits at $100,000 per year for couples retiring at the normal retirement age.
How policy uncertainty is reshaping senior retirement plans
More than half of respondents said a 20-percent cut to Social Security benefits would require “significant sacrifices or a tighter budget.”
Older Americans maintain record share of housing wealth
Redfin’s analysis found that Americans ages 70 and older controlled 26% of real estate wealth in the third quarter of 2025.
Seniors want to age in place, but family caregivers face strains on multiple fronts
A Pew Research Center survey of 8,750 U.S. adults found that one in 10 reports serving as a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older.