Inflation Stresses Pre-Retirees More than Retirees, per SOA
As the latest Consumer Price Index shows a 3.8% increase in April, the Society of Actuaries finds rising costs are...
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Milliman Health Care ETFs Begin Trading
The funds are intended to guard retirement savers’ investments against rising health care costs.
Fed Chair Nominee Warsh Denies Pressure to ‘Predetermine’ Interest Rate Cuts
Facing a Senate committee, Kevin Warsh said President Donald Trump ‘never asked’ him to commit to specific monetary policy decisions.
Geopolitics Moves From Tail Risk to Market Driver
Energy shocks, policy intervention and great power competition are driving persistent volatility.
Rising Living Costs Push Retirees to Rethink Work, Spending
Research shows 63% of retirees cite basic living expenses as a pressure driving workforce re-entry.
Inflation, Tariffs Main Concerns Among Senior Investment Pros
Higher inflation over the next year is by far the biggest concern among surveyed insurance companies, according to a BlackRock...
Inflation Wears Down Middle Class Financial Resilience
Middle class households can handle rising prices and unexpected expenses, but their overall financial well-being is slipping, according to the...
Half of Retirees ‘Terrified’ of Tariffs Draining Savings, per Nationwide
Nearly two-thirds of retirees surveyed said Social Security payments could never keep pace with inflation stemming from tariffs, according to...
Can Financial Stress Be a Good Motivator?
Surveys by Achieve and Empower found more than half of respondents rate their finances as ‘poor’ or ‘fair,’ but nearly...
Participants Are Less Optimistic About Reaching Savings Goals, Schwab Survey Finds
More than half (57%) of participants surveyed considered inflation a top obstacle to achieving a comfortable retirement.
Consumers Worry That Income Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation
While 39% of men believed their income had kept up with inflation in 2024, only 28% of women felt the...
Social Security Raises Benefit by 2.5% for 2025
The boost is lower than last year because inflation has cooled; meanwhile, the consumer price index rose by 0.2%, slightly...
Should the CPI-E Be Used for Social Security?
Using the consumer price index for the elderly for cost-of-living adjustments would likely result in higher Social Security benefits.
Corporate Pension Funding Mixed Amid Equity Drop, Strong Interest Rates
In April, record-high pension funding levels experienced a slight decrease due to a decline in asset values, but this decline...
Small Businesses Are Growing, But Will That Translate to More 401(k)s?
Small businesses are showing strong growth during this month of celebration for them; it could be a perfect opportunity for...
Retirement Confidence Grows On Higher Wages
Wage growth may be helping people feel more confident in retirement savings, but guaranteed income in retirement is still a...
Investor Confidence Remains High as Election, Inflation Bring Unease
Investor optimism decreased slightly on the economy, according to the latest investor sentiment from Morgan Stanley.
Inflation Woes Persist for Would-Be Savers
Allianz Life, Equitable and MassMutual all report persistent financial stress on Americans due to inflation.
Workers Call for Savings Assistance in New Report
Many employees are stressed about their finances and are tapping retirement savings to make ends meet, according to a survey...
Americans Remain More Wary of Inflation Than Retirement Shortfall
Fears about both inflation risk and retirement income remain elevated, per annuities and insurance provider F&G.