Retirement Account Hacking in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
The numbers are indeed worse than most retirees realize. In 2025 alone, seniors lost $7.75 billion to fraud—and that figure doesn't capture the full scope...
She Lost $89,000 From Her IRA to a Phishing Scam and the Broker Refused to Reimburse Her
When someone falls victim to a phishing scam targeting their IRA, the financial loss is devastating—but the emotional wound runs deeper when the custodian...
Retirement Cybersecurity Crisis Explained in One Statistic That Will Shock You
Seniors lost $7.75 billion to cybercrime in 2025. That single number encapsulates a retirement security crisis that extends far beyond what most Americans...
At Least 29% of Early 401(k) Withdrawals Are Made Without Understanding the Full Tax Consequence
The 20% withheld from your 401(k) check is a deposit, not the bill — and nearly a third of early withdrawers find out the hard way.
New Study Found Seniors Over 70 Are Three Times More Likely to Lose Retirement Savings to Scams
A groundbreaking study from the TIAA Institute has confirmed what regulators and elder advocates have long suspected: seniors over 70 who fall victim to...
Fact Check: Are 401k Accounts Protected From Cybertheft the Same Way Bank Accounts Are?
No, 401k accounts are not protected from cybertheft the same way bank accounts are. While bank accounts are covered by Federal Deposit Insurance...
$7,600 Per Year Is the Average Additional Cost of Dementia Care Compared to Standard Nursing Home Rates
Specialized dementia care costs $7,600 to $12,000 annually more than standard nursing homes—a gap that can derail retirement planning without advance budgeting.
At Least 14% of Americans Over 60 Have Experienced Some Form of Financial Account Breach
At least 14% of Americans over 60 have experienced some form of financial account breach, according to recent data on elder fraud and cybercrime targeting...
Warning: Retirement Account Cybercriminals Stole an Average of $67,000 Per Victim in 2024
Retirement accounts have become a prime target for cybercriminals, with older Americans losing billions of dollars to fraud and data breaches in 2024.
$1.3 Billion Lost to Retirement Account Hacking and Fraud in 2025
Retirement accounts have become a prime target for hackers and fraudsters in 2025, with losses reaching into the billions of dollars.