Teresa Ghilarducci
Teresa Ghilarducci is an American scholar on labor and retirement issues. She has advocated for government to extend occupational retirement… more
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by Teresa Ghilarducci — Reposted by: Steven Pressman
Too many still believe the U.S. doesn't have a retirement crisis. But new research shows Late Boomers, Gen X, & Millennials face a far riskier future. I spoke with Dan Doonan about why the "don't worry" narrative is dangerous. Our Q&A in @forbes.com :
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Is America’s Retirement System Failing Future Retirees?
As America ages and income inequality deepens, concerns about retirement security are mounting.
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Millions rely on Medicaid for long-term care -- but July’s OBBB could push that burden onto families. Our latest Retirement Tracker breaks down how reduced funding and new barriers will have profound effects for older and disabled Americans.
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Medicaid Cuts Shift Long-Term Care Costs to Families - The New School SCEPA
By: Jessica Forden with Teresa Ghilarducci and The SCEPA Team Download the PDF here. This policy note is part of SCEPA’s “Tracking the Retirement Crisis” series. This series was made possible in ...
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Yesterday’s inflation report showed a 0.2% increase - expected, but still significant. What’s more troubling, though, is a growing risk that’s not about inflation itself, but about the integrity of how it’s measured. Read more here
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Inflation Is Up .2%: Will Trump Now Rig The CPI?
Normally, a higher inflation raye would spark somewhat boring debates about Fed policy and consumer sentiment. This time, new danger lurks.
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Reposted by: Teresa Ghilarducci
This season, let’s remember: together, we build a better future. By advocating for our schools; fighting for good wages, healthcare + retirement security; empowering workers; or supporting one another, our collective efforts make a lasting impact. youtu.be/vE6Rtx2h7UY
Happy holidays from all of us at the AFT
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I recently sat down with Bob Powell, Decoding Retirement podcast host, to discuss how to prepare for the coming retirement crisis. You can read more from our conversation here, or click the link in the article to listen!
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The Looming Retirement Crisis Is Real And So Are The Solutions
There’s no shortage of turmoil around Social Security and retirement security these days. If you listen to Americans—Republicans, Democrats, the rich, the poor, the very online and the very offline—yo...
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by Teresa Ghilarducci — Reposted by: Steven Pressman
SCEPA’s latest report reveals that Late Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials are retiring under significantly worse conditions than Early Baby Boomers. The report highlights the shifts that have eroded retirement security for later generations.
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Retirement Then, Now, and Next - The New School SCEPA
by Teresa Ghilarducci and the SCEPA Team Download the PDF here. This policy note is part of SCEPA’s “Tracking the Retirement Crisis” series. This series was made possible in part through the gene...
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“Like so much else in the budget bill, the tax break as it might apply to Social Security benefits goes mostly to wealthier taxpayers. That’s because of the way Social Security benefits are taxed.” - @hiltzikm.bsky.social www.latimes.com/business/sto...
Commentary: Social Security sends millions of Americans a misleading and 'blatantly political' message
The Social Security Administration lied about the GOP budget bill in a message to beneficiaries. Can we trust anything it tells us in the future?
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I recently sat with Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Wealth Solutions to take a deep dive into the structural challenges of retirement—and how guaranteed income for life can be part of the answer. Listen to our conversation here:
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Bridging the Retirement Gap with Sachin Shah and Teresa Ghilarducci | Brookfield
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by Teresa Ghilarducci — Reposted by: Steven Pressman
Social Security's new chief sent out a partisan, misleading email celebrating Trump’s unpopular “Big, Beautiful Bill.” It falsely claims tax relief for seniors—when in fact, the bill doesn’t touch Social Security taxes and could actually lead to cuts. Read more here
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New Social Security Commissioner Politicizes The Trusted Agency
trends and policies are happening to Social Security that suggests the agency is becoming more politicized
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My colleague Ruth Finkelstein, professor of public health at Hunter College, remembers in excruciating detail the moment the Social Security Administration cancelled funding for the 25 year old Retirement and Disability Research Consortium.
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Social Security Administration ends NY research consortium. Here's what that means for New Yorkers.
Almost 4 million New Yorkers collect Social Security benefits, and over half a million rely on it for more than 90% of their income. Trump's administration cut funding for a NY research center that an...
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New research from SCEPA reveals how Americans are reacting to threats to Social Security in early 2025—and what it says about a deeper, ongoing retirement crisis. By listening to people, we see how trust erodes and futures are put at risk.
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Loss of Trust in Social Security Jeopardizes American's Retirement Plans - The New School SCEPA
by Teresa Ghilarducci and the SCEPA Team. Download the PDF here.This policy note is part of SCEPA’s “Tracking the Retirement Crisis” series. This series was made possible in part through the gen...
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We stand by our use of relative poverty measures—an international standard vital for assessing poverty in wealthy nations. They highlight the struggles older Americans face that absolute metrics miss; crucial for a fair discussion on elder poverty.
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Lowballing Elder Poverty: Who Counts As “Poor” In America? - The New School SCEPA
Relative senior poverty levels are more than double the official U.S. rate. Issue Brief | Official U.S. poverty rates significantly undercount America’s elderly poor. According to internationally-reco...
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"More people are borrowing more money to buy more expensive homes, making it hard to pay off mortgages before retirement" - Chris Farrell
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House Payments that Don’t Retire
More people are borrowing more money to buy more expensive homes, making it hard to pay off mortgages before retirement
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