Bankrate’s annual Best and Worst States to Retire Study found that Delaware is the best state for retirees in 2024, followed by West Virginia (2), Georgia (3), South … more Best and Worst States to Retire in 2024
Retirement Issues and Trends
American Workers Cite Most Critical Retirement Policy Priorities
Fifty-eight percent of all workers — including 78 percent of Baby Boomers —believe the President and Congress should address Social Security’s funding shortfalls to ensure the program can … more American Workers Cite Most Critical Retirement Policy Priorities
65+ Population Increases in Almost Every Metro Area
The 65-and-up population grew in all but one of America’s biggest cities from 2020 to 2023 — by close to 20 percent in some cases, according to the … more 65+ Population Increases in Almost Every Metro Area
BPC Survey: Retirement Expectations Don’t Match Reality
A new survey commissioned by the Bipartisan Policy Center shows a striking mismatch between the income sources workers expect to rely on in retirement and the sources of … more BPC Survey: Retirement Expectations Don’t Match Reality
University of Michigan Poll Reveals Top 10 Health-Related Concerns
When the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging asked people 50 and older about 26 health-related issues, their top three areas of concern had to do … more University of Michigan Poll Reveals Top 10 Health-Related Concerns
Highlights From “How America Saves 2024” Report
Vanguard released the 23rd edition of its “How America Saves” report, which spotlighted the retirement-saving behaviors of nearly five million Vanguard participants. Go deeper: The report found that … more Highlights From “How America Saves 2024” Report
Senior Debt Levels Increase Threefold Over Past 35 Years
Adults aged 65 to 74 hold an average of $134,950 in debt, while individuals 75 and older hold an average of $94,620 in debt, according to Federal Reserve … more Senior Debt Levels Increase Threefold Over Past 35 Years
HHS Delivers Strategic Framework for National Plan on Aging
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, released a report that lays the groundwork for a coordinated effort to create a … more HHS Delivers Strategic Framework for National Plan on Aging
Fidelity® Q1 2024 Retirement Analysis
The latest retirement data from Fidelity Investments found record-high contribution levels, coupled with positive market conditions, pushed average account balances to their highest levels since the fourth quarter … more Fidelity® Q1 2024 Retirement Analysis
ACL Releases 2023 Profile of Older Americans
The Administration for Community Living released its 2023 Profile of Older Americans, illustrating the shifting demographics of Americans 65 and older. In 2022, 31.9 million women and 25.9 … more ACL Releases 2023 Profile of Older Americans