She Trusted Her Company Pension and Received 60 Cents on Every Promised Dollar
When a company pension falls into financial distress, beneficiaries often face devastating losses.
Fact Check: Do Employer 401k Matches Really Average 50 Cents on the Dollar? Here’s the Truth
No, the commonly cited statistic that employers match 50 cents on the dollar is not universally accurate.
At Least 37% of Retirees Say They Retired Poorer Than Expected
According to recent data, at least 37% of retirees report they retired poorer than expected. This means more than one in three people who have already...
$500,000 in Savings Sounds Like a Lot — Here’s Why It May Only Last 12 Years
$500,000 in savings does sound substantial—until you do the math. At first glance, if someone spends $40,000 a year, that nest egg runs dry in just 12.
Pension Fund Underfunding Crisis Explained in One Statistic That Will Shock You
The shocking statistic is this: as of March 31, 2026, America's 100 largest public pension plans had only 83.
Warning: Your 401k’s Default Investment Could Be Costing You Thousands in Lost Returns
Your 401(k)'s default investment is costing you more than you realize—potentially tens of thousands of dollars over your working life.
New Study Found That 60% of Near-Retirees Are Behind on Savings by at Least $250,000
Near-retirees are facing a retirement crisis that extends far beyond headlines. While no single study captures the exact statistic of 60% falling $250,000...
$1,542 — The Average Monthly SSDI Benefit and Why It Falls Short of Living Expenses
The average Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit of $1,542 per month falls dramatically short of covering basic living expenses in...
At Least 20% of Americans Over 65 Are Still Working Because They Can’t Afford to Retire
The answer is straightforward: yes, at least one in five Americans age 65 and older are still working, and financial necessity is the primary reason.
Social Security COLA in 2026: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment announced for Social Security in 2026 sounds modest. But the actual purchasing power gain for retirees is far worse...