Category: Retirement

Their Children Are Their Retirement Plans

The offspring of many East Asian immigrants are raised to support their elders in their later years. That gives a segment of Americans challenges others don’t face.
As France Moves to Delay Retirement, Older Workers Are in a Quandary

A measure to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 is expected to expose more people to age discrimination: “Companies in France won’t hire them.”
French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64

President Emmanuel Macron is focusing on cutting costs in France’s pension system, but labor unions, which fiercely oppose the measure, have promised a showdown.
As Asian Societies Age, ‘Retirement’ Just Means More Work

Across East Asia, populations are graying faster than anywhere else in the world, and while younger generations shrink, older workers are often toiling well into their 70s and beyond.
For Freelancers, New Federal Help in Saving for Retirement

The Secure 2.0 Act provides for direct government contributions to retirement accounts for low- and moderate-income workers, though that won’t start until 2027.
Financial Planning for Retirement: It’s More Accessible, but Be Careful

Financial planning and advice is no longer just for the wealthy. It can be especially important when planning for your later years.
Japan’s Business Owners Can’t Find Successors. This Man Is Giving His Away.

An owner’s struggle in Japan’s northern dairy region illuminates one of the potentially devastating economic impacts of an aging society.
Retirees Are One Reason the Fed Has Given Up on a Big Worker Rebound

Workers are in short supply three years into the pandemic job market rebound, and officials increasingly think they aren’t coming back.
Investors Relying on Roboadvisers Are Seeking a Human Touch

Younger investors who are navigating market volatility and trying to save for retirement are finding that roboadvisers lack the personal touch.
Investors Relying on Roboadvisers Are Seeking a Human Touch

Younger investors who are navigating market volatility and trying to save for retirement are finding that roboadvisers lack the personal touch.
New Spending Bill Makes It Easier for Americans to Save for Retirement

Several provisions in the spending bill outline new ways employers can help workers save for retirement.
Latinas Have Struggled to Build Savings, but a Younger Cohort Is Making Gains

As one of the longest-living yet lowest-earning groups in America, Hispanic women have challenges ensuring that their later years are secure. But things are changing.