Cost of retirement comfort soars, leaving most far short
Survey insights point to a widening gap between what retirees believe is required to retire comfortably and what most actually have.
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Skyrocketing health care costs threaten early retirement
Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025 — leaving 24 million people facing a sharp rise in health insurance costs.
Elon Musk says retirement savings could become ‘irrelevant’
Musk’s perspective stands in contrast to ongoing economic realities for many Americans, especially older adults preparing for retirement.
Unexpected retirement expenses can strain senior homeowners
Researchers found that unexpected costs are the norm, not the exception. In any given year, 83% of retired households experience at least one unexpected expense.
Aging America reshapes retirement, exposes divides
The experience of aging remains sharply unequal, shaped by gaps in savings, access to workplace plans and the rising cost of health care.
Social Security COLA will increase 2.8% in 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) on Friday announced that its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will rise 2.8% in 2026. Among the 53 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits in retirement, that will translate to an additional $56 per month.
As Social Security turns 90, what will its future hold?
Benefits are set to be reduced in the next decade and recent policies may only worsen the program’s condition.
Outdated manufactured home? This reverse LO could save the day
Bill Smith of Reverse Mortgage West talks about a unique way to build new homes using the proceeds from a reverse mortgage.
Most Americans retire without a savings withdrawal plan
Retirement tech firm IRALogix says about half of American retirees don’t take a systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement assets.
The bank of mom and dad can strain retirement
The failure-to-launch trend among Gen Z has strained their parents’ finances, with real consequences for their retirement plans.