New Study Found Only 31% of Americans Have Tried to Calculate How Much They Need to Retire
A striking gap exists between Americans' retirement planning intentions and their actual preparedness: according to Fidelity's 2026 State of Retirement...
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At Least 67% of Pre-Retirees Say They Are Not Confident They Will Have Enough Money to Retire Comfortably
A significant majority of Americans approaching retirement—at least 67 percent—lack confidence in their financial preparedness for retirement.
At Least 41% of Retirees Report Being Targeted by Investment Scams Within the First 3 Years of Retirement
Investment fraud drains billions from retirees annually, with losses peaking in the critical early retirement years.
Women in Retirement in 2026: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Women retiring in 2026 face a $68,000 savings gap, longer lifespans, and poverty rates 80% higher than men—creating a retirement crisis within the broader retirement crisis.
Caregiver Costs in Retirement in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers are, in fact, worse than you think. A 65-year-old retiring today could spend $129,575 in a single year for a private nursing home room, or...
He Entered Retirement With $67,000 in Credit Card Debt and Ran Out of Savings Within Six Years
A 62-year-old retiree discovered that pension payments alone were insufficient when he faced $67,000 in accumulated credit card debt before retirement...
Retirement Debt Statistics in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The retirement debt crisis is undeniably worse in 2026 than at any point in recent American history.
Fact Check: Can a Mortgage Lender Foreclose on a Home You Own in Retirement for Missed Payments?
Yes, a mortgage lender can absolutely foreclose on a home you own in retirement for missed payments, regardless of your age or retirement status.
New Study Found 3.5 Million Americans Over 60 Are Still Paying Off Student Loans in Retirement
A new study reveals that 3.5 million Americans age 60 and older are still paying off student loans in retirement, collectively owing over $125 billion in...
At Least 44% of Americans Between 60 and 69 Are Carrying Credit Card Debt Into Retirement
At least 44% of Americans between the ages of 60 and 69 are carrying credit card debt into retirement, according to recent financial analysis.