by dankeelan | Sep 1, 2026 | Featured, Jobs, Retirement, U.S. Economy
Getting laid off close to retirement is a different kind of problem than getting laid off in your 30s, because there are no decades left to rebuild the income you were counting on. And losing your main income stream can tank your retirement plan. Workers closest to...
by dankeelan | Jun 16, 2026 | Retirement
Kasia Gay, 69, always thought her retirement would include a trailer home and cross-country adventures with her husband of more than 30 years. But that dream died with her divorce, and now she spends her days picking up her grandchildren from school and doing her...
by dankeelan | Jun 16, 2026 | Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers, Retirement
Fidelity’s 2026 Retirement Study describes a meaningful shift in how Americans picture their later working years. The traditional model, in which workers fully exit the labor force in their mid-60s, is becoming less common. Seven in ten Americans told Fidelity they...
by dankeelan | May 5, 2026 | Benefits, Retirement
Nearly 71 million Americans rely on Social Security for monthly income, and a growing number now fear benefits could be reduced, the SSA confirmed. EBRI’s 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey found that about four in five workers and seven in 10 retirees are...
by dankeelan | Mar 17, 2026 | Mental Health, Retirement
Retirement is often associated with feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom, but research shows it can also be a challenging time emotionally. Many individuals who retire struggle with unexpected feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness as they leave behind careers...
by dankeelan | Jan 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Retirement
Saving for retirement is pointless thanks to the impending “supersonic tsunami” of AI and robotics, which will bring about a world of zero scarcity, according to Elon Musk. While the Tesla and SpaceX CEO admitted he’s “more optimistic” than most, he insisted people...
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