Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
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The nation's leading source of research on anything involving money and retirement, including Social Security, 401(k)s, working longer, and long-term care.
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"Who Wants to Work After Claiming Social Security?" bit.ly/4imjhIJ @thinkadvisor.bsky.social
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Who Wants to Work After Claiming Social Security?
Staying employed after starting benefits serves different purposes for different groups, a new report finds.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Who Wants to Work After Claiming Social Security?" bit.ly/4imjhIJ @thinkadvisor.bsky.social
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"Low inflation doesn’t help Americans if they still can’t afford to buy things" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4ihzBKO
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Low inflation doesn’t help Americans if they still can’t afford to buy things
High prices persist — making life less affordable — and further increases are on the horizon
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November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"Low inflation doesn’t help Americans if they still can’t afford to buy things" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4ihzBKO
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#Massachusetts seniors typically have more wealth than the national average, but it’s also more unevenly distributed than in most states – the top third holds over $3.5 million on average, while the bottom third has just over $50,000. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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Study Finds High Level of Inequality Among Older Massachusetts Residents
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November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#Massachusetts seniors typically have more wealth than the national average, but it’s also more unevenly distributed than in most states – the top third holds over $3.5 million on average, while the bottom third has just over $50,000. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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Study Finds High Level of Inequality Among Older #Massachusetts Residents
In large part, the gap is explained by differences between homeowners and renters. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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In large part, the gap is explained by differences between homeowners and renters. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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Study Finds High Level of Inequality Among Older Massachusetts Residents
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November 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Study Finds High Level of Inequality Among Older #Massachusetts Residents
In large part, the gap is explained by differences between homeowners and renters. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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In large part, the gap is explained by differences between homeowners and renters. bit.ly/3KbXTJC
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Social Security aims to replace wages for those no longer working, claiming benefits is often seen as a proxy for retirement.
Many older households, though, report labor earnings and Social Security, indicating that some household members claim before fully retiring. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Many older households, though, report labor earnings and Social Security, indicating that some household members claim before fully retiring. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Who Works After Claiming Social Security?
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November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Social Security aims to replace wages for those no longer working, claiming benefits is often seen as a proxy for retirement.
Many older households, though, report labor earnings and Social Security, indicating that some household members claim before fully retiring. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Many older households, though, report labor earnings and Social Security, indicating that some household members claim before fully retiring. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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New CRR Brief: "Who Works After Claiming Social Security?"
Our results show that about 40% of individuals work at some point after claiming, typically for several years and for non-trivial earnings. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Our results show that about 40% of individuals work at some point after claiming, typically for several years and for non-trivial earnings. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New CRR Brief: "Who Works After Claiming Social Security?"
Our results show that about 40% of individuals work at some point after claiming, typically for several years and for non-trivial earnings. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Our results show that about 40% of individuals work at some point after claiming, typically for several years and for non-trivial earnings. bit.ly/49rn0T8
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Coming tomorrow: New CRR brief on who works after claiming #SocialSecurity.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Coming tomorrow: New CRR brief on who works after claiming #SocialSecurity.
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"The best way to protect Social Security and Medicare is to balance the budget" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4nPxm2t
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The best way to protect Social Security and Medicare is to balance the budget
The only way out of our financial mess is to bring the wealthy back in the game
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November 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"The best way to protect Social Security and Medicare is to balance the budget" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4nPxm2t
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To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. Factors like unemployment, stock market performance, and financial crises can overwhelm the impact of falling rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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The Fed, Mortgage Rates, and Home Prices
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November 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. Factors like unemployment, stock market performance, and financial crises can overwhelm the impact of falling rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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The Fed, Mortgage Rates, and Home Prices
To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Fed, Mortgage Rates, and Home Prices
To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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To predict where home prices are headed, it is crucial to look beyond interest rates. bit.ly/4oW0UfV
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A Way to Boost Longevity Knowledge for Better Retirement Planning bit.ly/47qHoSZ @thinkadvisor.bsky.social
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A Way to Boost Longevity Knowledge for Better Retirement Planning
One major catch: It only works for about a quarter of the population.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A Way to Boost Longevity Knowledge for Better Retirement Planning bit.ly/47qHoSZ @thinkadvisor.bsky.social
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Can We Help People Improve Their Life Expectancy Estimates?
Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. Read the brief: bit.ly/49qYQYB
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Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. Read the brief: bit.ly/49qYQYB
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Can We Help People Improve Their Life Expectancy Estimates?
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October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Can We Help People Improve Their Life Expectancy Estimates?
Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. Read the brief: bit.ly/49qYQYB
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Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. Read the brief: bit.ly/49qYQYB
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Today, @cfefund.bsky.social announced the launch of free legacy planning services as a core component of their nationwide Financial Empowerment Centers initiative. This one-on-one financial counseling program offers residents access to help with legacy planning at no cost.
We're excited to announce that #FinancialEmpowermentCenters now offer legacy planning services. Counselors can help clients get finances in order, review insurance & titles, update who gets their accounts, and connect to resources for important docs like a will. Learn more: bit.ly/4hyNpAb
October 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today, @cfefund.bsky.social announced the launch of free legacy planning services as a core component of their nationwide Financial Empowerment Centers initiative. This one-on-one financial counseling program offers residents access to help with legacy planning at no cost.
Can We Help People Improve Their Life Expectancy Estimates?
Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. Read the brief: bit.ly/49qYQYB
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Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. Read the brief: bit.ly/49qYQYB
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October 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Can We Help People Improve Their Life Expectancy Estimates?
Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. Read the brief: bit.ly/49qYQYB
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Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. Read the brief: bit.ly/49qYQYB
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The Coming Elder Care Challenge: More People Are Beginning To Notice
Costly long-term care for aging "Super Seniors" is likely to strain families, communities, and Medicaid systems. bit.ly/48JU4Fw
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Costly long-term care for aging "Super Seniors" is likely to strain families, communities, and Medicaid systems. bit.ly/48JU4Fw
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The Coming Elder Care Challenge: More People Are Beginning To Notice
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October 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Coming Elder Care Challenge: More People Are Beginning To Notice
Costly long-term care for aging "Super Seniors" is likely to strain families, communities, and Medicaid systems. bit.ly/48JU4Fw
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Costly long-term care for aging "Super Seniors" is likely to strain families, communities, and Medicaid systems. bit.ly/48JU4Fw
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Our fall newsletter features research on making the most of the Savers’ Match, immigration and the caregiving shortage, and taxing health benefits to help Social Security. bit.ly/4nALWuR
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October 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Our fall newsletter features research on making the most of the Savers’ Match, immigration and the caregiving shortage, and taxing health benefits to help Social Security. bit.ly/4nALWuR
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New CRR brief: "The Rise of Alternative Designs for Public Plans"
As funding DB pensions has become more burdensome, sponsors shift some risks onto workers by modifying DB plans or adopting new designs. bit.ly/42HuFbz
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As funding DB pensions has become more burdensome, sponsors shift some risks onto workers by modifying DB plans or adopting new designs. bit.ly/42HuFbz
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October 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
New CRR brief: "The Rise of Alternative Designs for Public Plans"
As funding DB pensions has become more burdensome, sponsors shift some risks onto workers by modifying DB plans or adopting new designs. bit.ly/42HuFbz
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As funding DB pensions has become more burdensome, sponsors shift some risks onto workers by modifying DB plans or adopting new designs. bit.ly/42HuFbz
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New CRR brief: "The Rise of Alternative Designs for Public Plans"
As funding DB pensions has become more burdensome, sponsors shift some risks onto workers by modifying DB plans or adopting new designs. bit.ly/42HuFbz
#EconSky
As funding DB pensions has become more burdensome, sponsors shift some risks onto workers by modifying DB plans or adopting new designs. bit.ly/42HuFbz
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The Rise of Alternative Designs for Public Plans
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October 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New CRR brief: "The Rise of Alternative Designs for Public Plans"
As funding DB pensions has become more burdensome, sponsors shift some risks onto workers by modifying DB plans or adopting new designs. bit.ly/42HuFbz
#EconSky
As funding DB pensions has become more burdensome, sponsors shift some risks onto workers by modifying DB plans or adopting new designs. bit.ly/42HuFbz
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October 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Coming tomorrow: New CRR brief on the rise of alternative designs for public plans. Sign up to get a copy straight to your inbox! bit.ly/2t9MO0t
Your Medicare Part D Plan: How to Save by Switching
Features and coverage update every year, so changing plans could offer big savings.
New blog post: bit.ly/47hvCdd
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Features and coverage update every year, so changing plans could offer big savings.
New blog post: bit.ly/47hvCdd
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Your Medicare Part D Plan: How to Save by Switching
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Your Medicare Part D Plan: How to Save by Switching
Features and coverage update every year, so changing plans could offer big savings.
New blog post: bit.ly/47hvCdd
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Features and coverage update every year, so changing plans could offer big savings.
New blog post: bit.ly/47hvCdd
#Medicare #OpenEnrollment #EconSky
"Propping up Social Security with borrowed funds invested in stocks is a bad idea" latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4o5RzBw
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Propping up Social Security with borrowed funds invested in stocks is a bad idea
The Cassidy-Kaine proposal also diverts Congressional attention from really fixing Social Security
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October 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"Propping up Social Security with borrowed funds invested in stocks is a bad idea" latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4o5RzBw
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Given that working longer is still the best way for many workers to ensure a secure retirement, the question is: how did the pandemic alter the path of older workers’ employment?
New CRR Brief: bit.ly/3VKx959
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Did COVID Alter Employment Trends for Older Workers?
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September 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Given that working longer is still the best way for many workers to ensure a secure retirement, the question is: how did the pandemic alter the path of older workers’ employment?
New CRR Brief: bit.ly/3VKx959
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New CRR Brief: bit.ly/3VKx959
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Did COVID Alter Employment Trends for Older Workers?
Employment for workers ages 55+ has fully rebounded to match pre-COVID trends. This return to normal, though, masks some surprising differences by demographic groups.
New CRR Brief: bit.ly/3VKx959
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Employment for workers ages 55+ has fully rebounded to match pre-COVID trends. This return to normal, though, masks some surprising differences by demographic groups.
New CRR Brief: bit.ly/3VKx959
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Did COVID Alter Employment Trends for Older Workers?
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September 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Did COVID Alter Employment Trends for Older Workers?
Employment for workers ages 55+ has fully rebounded to match pre-COVID trends. This return to normal, though, masks some surprising differences by demographic groups.
New CRR Brief: bit.ly/3VKx959
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Employment for workers ages 55+ has fully rebounded to match pre-COVID trends. This return to normal, though, masks some surprising differences by demographic groups.
New CRR Brief: bit.ly/3VKx959
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"The Saver’s Match could really help Gen Z and millennial workers save for retirement" latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4gD8Uzn
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The Saver's Match could really help Gen Z and millennial workers save for retirement
Publicizing availability, making enrollment automatic, and ensuring easy access for state auto-IRA participants are the keys to success
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September 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
"The Saver’s Match could really help Gen Z and millennial workers save for retirement" latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4gD8Uzn
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