Retirement Issues and Trends

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) reported that, on average, retired workers’ Social Security checks will increase by an estimated $48 on January 1, from $1,920 to $1,968. After … more SSA Announces 2.5 Percent Cost of Living Adjustment for 2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living (ACL), delivered to Congress a progress report on federal implementation of the 2022 National … more National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

Medicareresources.org, an online resource for consumers, advises seniors to pay close attention to their mail leading up to the annual Medicare open enrollment period, which begins on October … more Big Changes Coming to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage

Older adults experienced fewer mental health challenges than younger adults during the COVID-19 pandemic but new research shows anxiety and depression levels among those 65 and older varied … more Mental Health Struggles Among Older Adults During the Pandemic

According to a new survey published by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, almost seven in 10 middle-class Americans are confident that they will be able to fully … more Survey Examines Middle-Class Finances, Retirement Preparations

According to a new Issue Brief published by Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research, Millennials now have more net wealth relative to income in their 30s than Gen … more “Is the Retirement Picture for Millennials Looking Better?”

Fidelity Investments®’ Q2 2024 retirement analysis revealed that retirement account balances grew for a third consecutive quarter and that Gen X, in particular, saw IRA contributions the highest … more Fidelity Releases Q2 Retirement Savings Analysis

For 22 years, Gallup has conducted an Economic and Personal Finance survey in April that has surveyed non-retirees’ and retirees’ expectations for living a financially comfortable retirement. This … more Why Americans Are Pleasantly Surprised in Retirement

Alignment Health’s 2024 Social Threats to Aging Well in America survey explores the primary social and environmental factors, known as social determinants of health, preventing U.S. seniors from … more Top Three Social Barriers to U.S. Senior Health

Many older adults will need some form of long-term care during retirement, yet there remains a huge challenge over how to pay for it. In a new Issue … more Washington State Establishes LTC Program for Older Population