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Social Security: Retirees Lose $3.4 Trillion by Claiming Too Early
Retirees will collectively lose $3.4 trillion (that’s trillion with a “T”) in potential income that they could spend…
21st Century Beating Up on Social Security Buying Power
Not sure how this is possible in a low inflationary environment when interest rates were kept near zero,…
Early Social Security Filers Often Have Regrets
To borrow a line from Tom Petty, “…the waiting is the hardest part.” That’s often the case for…
Reason No. 2,637 for a 401k
A new survey reveals a 28% gap in what future retirees think they will get in Social Security…
Good News for Social Security Solvency
The annual gnashing of the teeth and rending of hair over the supposed demise of Social Security benefits…
Just 1 in 4 Saving Enough in their 401k
You hope Americans with 401ks are saving enough money in their plans to be able to sustain their…
Good News: Projected Retirement Savings Shortfall Shrinking
Eligibility for participation in a defined contribution plan like a 401k was found to have a big impact…
Top 10 Senior Scams (And the Billions they Cost)
When advisors think of 401k fraud, high (and questionable) fees that can take a big bite out of…
Americans Favor Pensions Over 401k Plans?
About two-thirds of Americans believe that pensions are better than 401k accounts in terms of ensuring retirement security,…
GAO: U.S. Should Re-Evaluate Retirement Financing
Unless timely action is taken, many older Americans risk not having sufficient means for a secure and dignified…