From MarketWatch:
Older workers, especially minorities, are being pummeled by the downturn: Some Americans are struggling much more than others by the economic turmoil the pandemic created.
Turned 60 last year? Social Security has an unpleasant surprise for you: Celebrating that big 6-0 in 2020? That’s great, but you may want to watch what Congress does carefully regarding your future Social Security benefit checks.
How much income will your 401(k) provide?: The balance of your retirement account isn’t the only important number to know when preparing for retirement. How much it translates to retirement income is also crucial.
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More in retirement news:
COVID-19 is driving many California teachers to early retirement, CalSTRS says (Sacramento Bee)
How to start saving for retirement again in 2021 (Fox Business)
A real-estate investor retired at 27 making $15,000/month (Business Insider)
Marital advice for those nearing retirement (GovExec.com)
Here’s your chance to earn a tax credit for saving toward retirement (Motley Fool)
Research and Insight:
How is COVID-19 hurting women’s retirement planning? (Barron’s)
Workers, employers differ on views of retirement security (FEDweek)
Wisconsin retirement ‘crisis’ target of new recommendations (KSTP)
Few retirement plans offer alternative investment options in target date funds: Study (ThinkAdvisor)
Billionaires got much richer in pandemic (Center for Retirement Research at Boston College)
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