What's Changing for Retirement Savers and Retirees in 2026
The new year will usher in myriad retirement-related changes for both savers and retirees.
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As the Average Retirement Age Continues to Rise, Will Passive Income be the Solution?
Average retirement age 65 for men and 63 for women, based on Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Up from 63 and 60 respectively in 2001.
Retirement Plan Participants Show Interest in Private Market Investment
Wealth managers growing appetite for private markets among retirement plan participants signals important potential shift in portfolio construction.
Trump Opens the Door for Private Equity and Crypto as 401(k) Retirement Plan Options
Millions of Americans saving for retirement in 401(k) accounts could put money in higher-risk private equity and crypto investments.
Retirement Savings Take a Hit as Economic Fears Rise
Many workers are scaling back retirement contributions as inflation and recession fears increase.
Empower to Offer Private Markets Investments to Retirement Plans
Empower announced a new program that will pave the way for private market investments to be included within defined contribution retirement plans.
More Americans are Claiming Social Security Early. Here's Why.
Initial Social Security claims are on the rise as anxiety swirls about personal finances and the future of the program.
