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Warning: Retirement Identity Theft Often Goes Undetected for 14 Months on Average

Retirement identity theft remains one of the most dangerous—and slowest-to-discover—crimes targeting older adults.

$126,000 Is What the Average Divorced Woman Loses in Retirement Assets After a Gray Divorce

Women who divorce after age 50 lose, on average, roughly $126,000 in retirement assets compared with what they would have held had the marriage...

At Least 16% of Americans Over 65 Have Been Targeted by Retirement-Specific Fraud Schemes

At least 16% of Americans over 65 have been targeted by retirement-specific fraud schemes, according to data from the American Association of Retired...

She Consolidated 5 Retirement Accounts and Saved $3,200 Per Year in Fees

When Sarah turned 52, she had five separate retirement accounts scattered across three different financial institutions—a 401(k) from her current...

Fact Check: Do Part-Time Jobs in Retirement Reduce Social Security Benefits? Sometimes

Yes, part-time jobs in retirement can reduce your Social Security benefits—but only in specific circumstances.

At Least 48% of Women Retire With Less in Social Security Benefits Than Men Due to Wage Gaps

Yes, at least 48% of women retire with significantly lower Social Security benefits than men—and the real issue is far more systemic than the...

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Retirement Housing Downsizing Math: What Most Americans Don’t Know Could Cost Them Thousands

Most retirees planning to downsize assume they'll pocket the difference between their current home's sale price and their new, smaller property.

Warning: Age 66 Is No Longer Full Retirement Age for Anyone Born After 1954

If you were born after 1954, age 66 is no longer your full retirement age for Social Security purposes.

Warning: Age 66 Is No Longer Full Retirement Age for Anyone Born After 1954

If you were born after 1954, your full retirement age is not 66—it's 67, and it's even higher if you were born in the...

International Retirement Cost Comparisons: What Most Americans Don’t Know Could Cost Them Thousands

Most Americans believe they need $1 million to retire comfortably. What they don't know is that the same $1 million—or far less—can fund a...

Retirement Account Fee Structures in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think

The numbers are worse than you think, and here's why: If you're saving in a 401(k), there's a strong chance you're paying between 0.

Retirement Account Fee Structures in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think

If you're relying on your retirement accounts to fund your later years, the fee structure you're locked into today will quietly drain tens of...

Fact Check: Does the Social Security Earnings Limit Still Apply After Full Retirement Age? No

No. Once you reach your full retirement age, Social Security no longer applies any earnings limit to your benefits.

Women’s Retirement Savings Gap in 2026: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think

Yes, the retirement savings gap for women in 2026 is measurably worse than most people realize.

New Study Found Retirement Fraud Victims Lose an Average of 28% of Their Net Worth

Retirement fraud represents one of the most devastating financial threats facing older Americans today.

Fact Check: Is Costa Rica Actually Cheaper to Retire In Than Most U.S. States? Yes, By $22,000

Yes, Costa Rica is demonstrably cheaper to retire in than most U.S. states, and the $22,000 annual savings figure is supported by credible cost-of-living...

Retirement Brokerage Minimums and Fees: What Most Americans Don’t Know Could Cost Them Thousands

The answer to what most Americans don't know about retirement brokerage fees is stark: those seemingly small percentage charges can cost you tens of...

New Study Found That Gig Economy Income in Retirement Averages Only $8,400 Per Year

While a specific study claiming gig economy income in retirement averages exactly $8,400 per year is difficult to verify in current research, the...

Fact Check: Are Target-Date Funds Actually Low-Risk Near Retirement? The 2022 Data Says No

No, target-date funds are not actually low-risk near retirement. The 2022 bear market exposed a fundamental disconnect between how these funds are...

Retirement Side Hustle Income in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think

The numbers are indeed worse than you think—and not in the way many retirees expect. While nearly half of Americans earn from side hustles...

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