Read the post In the U.S., Income and Wealth are Concentrated at the Top. Where Does This Leave Older Americans? October 25, 2022 Disparities in income and wealth among older Americans have widened in recent decades. Higher income...
Read the post Is it Harder for Women to Save for Retirement? September 29, 2020 In a word: yes. On Thursday, the Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro, head of GAO...
Read the post Summer Podcast Roundup – Podcasts You May Have Missed July 23, 2019 Looking for some entertainment as you try to beat the heat by the pool? Put on your headphones and...
Read the post 401(k) Eligibility and Vesting Policies (podcast) November 29, 2016 Millions of Americans depend on their 401(k) retirement plans to sustain them through their later...
Read the post Affordable Ways to Save February 23, 2016 For many of us, U.S. savings bonds bring back memories of birthday or graduation gifts from...
Read the post How Secure Is Social Security? November 23, 2015 We often write about Social Security, and for good reason: it faces financial challenges and needs...
Read the post How Is SSA Keeping Up at 80? August 14, 2015 Eighty years after FDR signed it into existence, the Social Security Administration is managing one...
Read the post Join Our AskGAOLive Chat on Retirement Savings, Monday June 29th June 25, 2015 Retirement is around the corner for the Baby Boom generation. However, changes in pension plans and...
Read the post Podcast on Americans’ Retirement Security June 03, 2015 As baby boomers move into retirement age, their retirement security is getting a lot of attention...
Read the post AskGAOLive: Retirement Security August 04, 2014 With a multitude of savings options available, from IRAs to managed 401(k) accounts, ensuring you...
Read the post How Changes in Marriage and Work Impact Women’s Retirement Security March 13, 2014 For Women’s History Month, we take stock of retirement security challenges facing women. Retirement...