Most older drivers never talk to a medical professional or family members about their ability to drive safely, but that needs to change, according to a new study … more When Should Seniors Stop Driving? Tips for Having That Conversation
Retirement Research
Why Transportation Costs Should Be Part of the Borrower Conversation
By Edward Seiler, PhD For older adults, determining the best place to live includes both affordability and location. The two considerations are not independent. We all need access … more Why Transportation Costs Should Be Part of the Borrower Conversation
Another Way to Modernize Social Security
In the second in a series of briefs on modernizing Social Security, the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College advocates for the adoption of caregiver credits. Traditionally, Social Security … more Another Way to Modernize Social Security
Bankruptcy Rates Soar Among Older Americans
This week’s Sunday New York Times published new sobering statistics showing that Americans age 65 and older are filing for bankruptcy at three times the rate compared to 1991, according … more Bankruptcy Rates Soar Among Older Americans
Resources for Reporters and Interested Professionals
The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association has compiled statistics and research on aging and retirement topics to assist with your article on reverse mortgages. You can also find … more Resources for Reporters and Interested Professionals
WSJ: America Is Running Out of Family Caregivers
For generations, Americans have relied on family members to keep aging loved ones in their homes. But in a recent article, titled America Is Running Out of Family Caregivers, Just … more WSJ: America Is Running Out of Family Caregivers
Public Awareness Campaign Prioritizes Retirement Security
The Bipartisan Policy Center and Edelman Financial Services, with support from 21 other organizations, launched a public awareness campaign this week called Funding Our Future to convince policymakers and consumers … more Public Awareness Campaign Prioritizes Retirement Security
Why Social Security Isn’t Going Broke
Americans’ fear that Social Security is going broke is misplaced, even though it’s often fanned by headlines about the possibility that the program’s trust fund will be exhausted … more Why Social Security Isn’t Going Broke
MassMutual Study: Retirees Worry Less About Money, More On Health
Retirees say they are considerably less concerned than pre-retirees about their money lasting throughout retirement but worry more about the financial and lifestyle implications of declining health, according … more MassMutual Study: Retirees Worry Less About Money, More On Health
Divorce and Retirement Security
Divorce hurts people’s finances in many ways. However, not all household types are equally affected, according to a newly published Issue Brief from the Center for Retirement Research … more Divorce and Retirement Security