Retirees are experiencing a disconnect between net worth, cash on hand
Prosperity is far from evenly distributed, and many older Americans are carrying significant debt into retirement
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Op-ed calls for stronger means testing, service limitations for Social Security, Medicare
Washington Post outlines a plan to control costs without significant program cuts
Social Security’s COLA increase in 2027 could be its largest in 4 years
The Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce the official 2027 COLA Oct. 14
Small businesses shun retirement plans over cost, complexity fears
Only about half of U.S. private-sector workers participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan at any given time — a gap driven almost entirely by small employers, according to new research from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
Rural seniors face growing repair crisis with aging homes
Older housing stock, fixed incomes, severe weather and rising costs can combine to make even basic maintenance financially out of reach.
Medicare Part D support cut amid rising retiree costs
The Trump administration announced it will end a temporary Medicare Part D premium stabilization program after the 2026 contract year.
Couples can boost retirement savings with one simple conversation
Research found that just over 40% of couples actively coordinate their 401(k) contributions to maximize employer matching funds.
AARP opposes expedited Social Security process proposed in PROMISE Act
While AARP agrees Congress must address Social Security, the organization wants lawmakers to do so through traditional legislative processes.
Most retirement savers want an ‘easy button’ for planning
A J.P. Morgan survey examines how participants engage with workplace retirement plans across different life stages.
Higher home-care spending by states linked to greater aging-in-place outcomes
Researchers examined state investments in home- and community-based services (HCBS) and associated changes in where older adults lived.