The U.S. retirement system has some ‘major shortcomings,’ one report says. Artificial intelligence could help. Maybe it’s time to let the machine take over when it comes to managing the United States retirement system. That’s one takeaway from the Mercer and CFA Institute’s 15th annual Global Pension Index, which gave the United States a C+ grade — good for 22nd place in a ranking of 47 countries.
Delaying Medicare Enrollment When Covered by Work
If I’m 67 and still have health insurance through work, can I delay signing up for Medicare? If you’re actively working and covered by an employer plan, you can stay on it and delay claiming Medicare and you will not be penalized.
New Rules for Medicare Advantage Ads
Overwhelmed by Medicare Advantage ads? You’re not alone, but change may be coming. Medicare Advantage ads to face new rules as they again flood the airwaves.
The Pros and Cons of a 55-and-Over Community
‘I was meant to be here’: The pros and cons of a 55-and-over community
The Importance of Making Friends in Retirement
How to make friends in retirement — and why it’s so important
Starting a Business in Your 50s or 60s
Should you start a business in your 50s or 60s? Here’s how to find financing and build a new career.
Retirement Checklist for a Better Retirement
Your retirement checklist: 9 steps toward a better retirement
Self-Insuring for Long-Term Care in Retirement
We’re 65 and 69 with no long-term-care insurance. We want to self-insure — but how do we do that?
Improving Your Outlook on Retirement Savings
Feeling gloomy about your retirement savings? Here are four steps to improve your outlook.
More in Retirement News:
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- The Most Important Retirement Chart You’ll Ever See (Motley Fool)
- Can You Retire at 65 With $0 Saved? (USNews)
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Research and Insight
- The Daunting Implications of a Divided Middle Class
- How does the U.S. retirement system stack up against other countries? Just above average.
- People Are Working in Retirement To Stay Active—Or So They Say
- How Long Will You Live? Most People Don’t Account for This Retirement Hurdle
- Is Income the No. 1 Driver of Retirement Outcomes?
- Can I Retire at Age 70 With $500K Saved?
To share with your family, friends and clients
- Social Security’s 3.2% COLA reflects cooling inflation
- ‘I don’t have a trust fund or generational wealth to fall back on’: The investment gap and how people of color can save for the future.
- ‘I do not trust many people due to unfortunate life experiences’: I’m leaving all my estate to charity. Should I make a will or a trust?
- How to nail down the Medicare Part D plan that will save you the most money
- Beyond the S&P 500: How to supercharge your diversification
- My wife and I bought a beautiful lakeside home for $700,000. It’s now worth $1.2 million. Do we sell now to avoid capital gains?