Retirement Issues and Trends

Nearly six million employees at small businesses have gained access to 401(k) plans since 2019, according to an article published by Entrepreneur.com. By the numbers: Gusto, a payroll … more Small Businesses Are Racing to Add 401(k) Retirement Plans

In a new West Health-Gallup poll of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults, roughly one-third of respondents — the equivalent of more than 82 million Americans — said they have … more One-Third of Americans Cut Back to Cover Healthcare Expenses

The Employee Benefit Research Institute published a report that estimates some couples could need as much as $469,000 in savings to cover their health care costs in retirement. … more Projected Savings Medicare Beneficiaries Need for Health Expenses Increases

Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax, a high-net-worth financial advisory firm based in Phoenix, surveyed 1,000 Americans ages 55+ planning to retire in 2026 to gauge confidence levels and … more 2026 Retirement Readiness Outlook

Using Census Bureau data, a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds that homeowners aged 65 and over have accumulated on average $210,493 in … more Retirement in America: Report Analyses Preparedness of Working-Age Americans

While financial experts typically recommend keeping three to six months of expenses saved for emergencies, the reality is that a large segment of the population, including Baby Boomers, … more Bankrate Emergency Savings Report

Despite ongoing efforts to reduce healthcare costs, a new report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College suggests that Medicare premiums, copays, and uncovered services can … more How Much Does Health Spending Eat Away at Retirees’ Income?

Want to know where America’s aging population may be moving to next? According to WalletHub’s analysis, the best places to retire in 2026 are: Wyoming: Known for its … more Best Places to Retire in 2026

Americans have stashed away $48.1 trillion in retirement plans as of September 30, 2025, up 4.5 percent from June, according to ICI, a trade group that represents retirement … more Retirement Assets Total $48.1 Trillion

A new report recently published by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies—titled Retirement Realities: The Experience of Retirees—spotlights aging and longevity-related experiences of today’s retirees. Their real-life experiences, … more Transamerica: Retirees Enjoying Life Amid Health and Financial Uncertainties