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Childhood trauma linked to major retirement shortfalls, study finds
Researchers found that potentially traumatic childhood experiences, including physical abuse and parental separation, have lasting financial consequences, shaping workers' savings and retirement secur...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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What We’re Reading Now
A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on retirement health risks, recent developments shaping retirement savings, and gender differences in financial advice. bit.ly/3XMroF6
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A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on retirement health risks, recent developments shaping retirement savings, and gender differences in financial advice. bit.ly/3XMroF6
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December 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
What We’re Reading Now
A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on retirement health risks, recent developments shaping retirement savings, and gender differences in financial advice. bit.ly/3XMroF6
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A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on retirement health risks, recent developments shaping retirement savings, and gender differences in financial advice. bit.ly/3XMroF6
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What We’re Reading Now
A paper on how its easy for individuals to choose a diversified low-cost investment, but advisors can make that process worse due to conflicts of interest, especially for lower financial-literacy clients, disproportionately women bit.ly/3XMroF6
A paper on how its easy for individuals to choose a diversified low-cost investment, but advisors can make that process worse due to conflicts of interest, especially for lower financial-literacy clients, disproportionately women bit.ly/3XMroF6
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What We’re Reading Now
A paper on how its easy for individuals to choose a diversified low-cost investment, but advisors can make that process worse due to conflicts of interest, especially for lower financial-literacy clients, disproportionately women bit.ly/3XMroF6
A paper on how its easy for individuals to choose a diversified low-cost investment, but advisors can make that process worse due to conflicts of interest, especially for lower financial-literacy clients, disproportionately women bit.ly/3XMroF6
What We’re Reading Now
One of our latest recommendations is a great interview with Michael Kreps (of Groom Law Group) on the current state of the retirement system and what lies ahead.
This article and more: bit.ly/3XMroF6
One of our latest recommendations is a great interview with Michael Kreps (of Groom Law Group) on the current state of the retirement system and what lies ahead.
This article and more: bit.ly/3XMroF6
December 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What We’re Reading Now
One of our latest recommendations is a great interview with Michael Kreps (of Groom Law Group) on the current state of the retirement system and what lies ahead.
This article and more: bit.ly/3XMroF6
One of our latest recommendations is a great interview with Michael Kreps (of Groom Law Group) on the current state of the retirement system and what lies ahead.
This article and more: bit.ly/3XMroF6
What We’re Reading Now
One of our latest recommendations is for anyone planning for the risks associated with retirement. The author provides lessons in adaptability when facing difficult circumstances.
This article and our other recommendations: bit.ly/3XMroF6
One of our latest recommendations is for anyone planning for the risks associated with retirement. The author provides lessons in adaptability when facing difficult circumstances.
This article and our other recommendations: bit.ly/3XMroF6
December 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
What We’re Reading Now
One of our latest recommendations is for anyone planning for the risks associated with retirement. The author provides lessons in adaptability when facing difficult circumstances.
This article and our other recommendations: bit.ly/3XMroF6
One of our latest recommendations is for anyone planning for the risks associated with retirement. The author provides lessons in adaptability when facing difficult circumstances.
This article and our other recommendations: bit.ly/3XMroF6
What We’re Reading Now
A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on retirement health risks, recent developments shaping retirement savings, and gender differences in financial advice. bit.ly/3XMroF6
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A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on retirement health risks, recent developments shaping retirement savings, and gender differences in financial advice. bit.ly/3XMroF6
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December 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
What We’re Reading Now
A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on retirement health risks, recent developments shaping retirement savings, and gender differences in financial advice. bit.ly/3XMroF6
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A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on retirement health risks, recent developments shaping retirement savings, and gender differences in financial advice. bit.ly/3XMroF6
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Happy Holidays from the CRR
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Happy Holidays from the CRR
"Working while collecting Social Security: The 'slow fade' to retirement more people are choosing" yhoo.it/3YfzAhc @yahoofinance.com @kerryhannon.bsky.social
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Working while collecting Social Security: The 'slow fade' to retirement more people are choosing
A new study finds that 2 in 5 people combine work and Social Security benefits for at least some period of time as they near retirement.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"Working while collecting Social Security: The 'slow fade' to retirement more people are choosing" yhoo.it/3YfzAhc @yahoofinance.com @kerryhannon.bsky.social
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Seniors are often targeted by cyber scams because they tend to have more savings, may be more hesitant to report fraud, are less tech savvy, and are prone to cognitive decline as they age.
Here are simple steps on how to stay alert, verify messages, and avoid fraud. bit.ly/44Nlrvg
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Here are simple steps on how to stay alert, verify messages, and avoid fraud. bit.ly/44Nlrvg
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Preventing Cyber Scams that Target Seniors
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December 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Seniors are often targeted by cyber scams because they tend to have more savings, may be more hesitant to report fraud, are less tech savvy, and are prone to cognitive decline as they age.
Here are simple steps on how to stay alert, verify messages, and avoid fraud. bit.ly/44Nlrvg
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Here are simple steps on how to stay alert, verify messages, and avoid fraud. bit.ly/44Nlrvg
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December 2nd is Giving Tuesday
For #GivingTuesday, we would like to share three ways you can support the CRR:
Donate: bit.ly/44hgwm4
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Thanks for being a part of our community!
For #GivingTuesday, we would like to share three ways you can support the CRR:
Donate: bit.ly/44hgwm4
Join our email list: bit.ly/2t9MO0t
Become a partner: bit.ly/4fM7vod
Thanks for being a part of our community!
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
December 2nd is Giving Tuesday
For #GivingTuesday, we would like to share three ways you can support the CRR:
Donate: bit.ly/44hgwm4
Join our email list: bit.ly/2t9MO0t
Become a partner: bit.ly/4fM7vod
Thanks for being a part of our community!
For #GivingTuesday, we would like to share three ways you can support the CRR:
Donate: bit.ly/44hgwm4
Join our email list: bit.ly/2t9MO0t
Become a partner: bit.ly/4fM7vod
Thanks for being a part of our community!
How Is Retirement Wealth Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences?
The analysis follows teens through adulthood to explore the impact on their wealth at ages 52-60.
The results show that adverse experiences are associated with much lower wealth. bit.ly/4rvaQPu
The analysis follows teens through adulthood to explore the impact on their wealth at ages 52-60.
The results show that adverse experiences are associated with much lower wealth. bit.ly/4rvaQPu
December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
How Is Retirement Wealth Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences?
The analysis follows teens through adulthood to explore the impact on their wealth at ages 52-60.
The results show that adverse experiences are associated with much lower wealth. bit.ly/4rvaQPu
The analysis follows teens through adulthood to explore the impact on their wealth at ages 52-60.
The results show that adverse experiences are associated with much lower wealth. bit.ly/4rvaQPu
New CRR Brief: "How Is Retirement Wealth Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences?" bit.ly/4rvaQPu
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How Is Retirement Wealth Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences?
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December 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
New CRR Brief: "How Is Retirement Wealth Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences?" bit.ly/4rvaQPu
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Coming tomorrow: New CRR brief on if retirement wealth is affected by adverse childhood experiences.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Coming tomorrow: New CRR brief on if retirement wealth is affected by adverse childhood experiences.
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"Taxing #inheritances under the income tax is a great idea — here’s how it could work" latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/3KyweTh
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Taxing inheritances under the income tax is a great idea — here’s how it could work
And subjecting inheritances to the payroll tax in addition could be even better
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December 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"Taxing #inheritances under the income tax is a great idea — here’s how it could work" latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/3KyweTh
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"Who Wants to Work After Claiming Social Security?" bit.ly/4imjhIJ @thinkadvisor.bsky.social
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Who Wants to Work After Claiming Social Security?
Staying employed after starting benefits serves different purposes for different groups, a new report finds.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Who Wants to Work After Claiming Social Security?" bit.ly/4imjhIJ @thinkadvisor.bsky.social
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"Low inflation doesn’t help Americans if they still can’t afford to buy things" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4ihzBKO
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Low inflation doesn’t help Americans if they still can’t afford to buy things
High prices persist — making life less affordable — and further increases are on the horizon
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November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"Low inflation doesn’t help Americans if they still can’t afford to buy things" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4ihzBKO
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#Massachusetts seniors typically have more wealth than the national average, but it’s also more unevenly distributed than in most states – the top third holds over $3.5 million on average, while the bottom third has just over $50,000. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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Study Finds High Level of Inequality Among Older Massachusetts Residents
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November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#Massachusetts seniors typically have more wealth than the national average, but it’s also more unevenly distributed than in most states – the top third holds over $3.5 million on average, while the bottom third has just over $50,000. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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Study Finds High Level of Inequality Among Older #Massachusetts Residents
In large part, the gap is explained by differences between homeowners and renters. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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In large part, the gap is explained by differences between homeowners and renters. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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Study Finds High Level of Inequality Among Older Massachusetts Residents
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November 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Study Finds High Level of Inequality Among Older #Massachusetts Residents
In large part, the gap is explained by differences between homeowners and renters. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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In large part, the gap is explained by differences between homeowners and renters. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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Social Security aims to replace wages for those no longer working, claiming benefits is often seen as a proxy for retirement.
Many older households, though, report labor earnings and Social Security, indicating that some household members claim before fully retiring. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Many older households, though, report labor earnings and Social Security, indicating that some household members claim before fully retiring. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Who Works After Claiming Social Security?
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November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Social Security aims to replace wages for those no longer working, claiming benefits is often seen as a proxy for retirement.
Many older households, though, report labor earnings and Social Security, indicating that some household members claim before fully retiring. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Many older households, though, report labor earnings and Social Security, indicating that some household members claim before fully retiring. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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New CRR Brief: "Who Works After Claiming Social Security?"
Our results show that about 40% of individuals work at some point after claiming, typically for several years and for non-trivial earnings. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Our results show that about 40% of individuals work at some point after claiming, typically for several years and for non-trivial earnings. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New CRR Brief: "Who Works After Claiming Social Security?"
Our results show that about 40% of individuals work at some point after claiming, typically for several years and for non-trivial earnings. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Our results show that about 40% of individuals work at some point after claiming, typically for several years and for non-trivial earnings. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Coming tomorrow: New CRR brief on who works after claiming #SocialSecurity.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Coming tomorrow: New CRR brief on who works after claiming #SocialSecurity.
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"The best way to protect Social Security and Medicare is to balance the budget" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4nPxm2t
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The best way to protect Social Security and Medicare is to balance the budget
The only way out of our financial mess is to bring the wealthy back in the game
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November 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"The best way to protect Social Security and Medicare is to balance the budget" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4nPxm2t
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To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. Factors like unemployment, stock market performance, and financial crises can overwhelm the impact of falling rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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The Fed, Mortgage Rates, and Home Prices
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November 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. Factors like unemployment, stock market performance, and financial crises can overwhelm the impact of falling rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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The Fed, Mortgage Rates, and Home Prices
To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Fed, Mortgage Rates, and Home Prices
To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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A Way to Boost Longevity Knowledge for Better Retirement Planning bit.ly/47qHoSZ @thinkadvisor.bsky.social
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A Way to Boost Longevity Knowledge for Better Retirement Planning
One major catch: It only works for about a quarter of the population.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A Way to Boost Longevity Knowledge for Better Retirement Planning bit.ly/47qHoSZ @thinkadvisor.bsky.social
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