The poverty rate is on the rise for older Americans
Poverty among Americans age 65 and older rose for the fifth consecutive year and has jumped roughly 45% since 2019 — the highest rate of any age group, an AARP…
Caregiving for kids and parents: The financial squeeze on millennials
Millions of Americans like Mayo are torn by the daily demands of raising children while supporting an aging or disabled family member, both financially and with physical care.
Social Security COLA is likely to increase in 2027. So could the push to change it.
If the projection sticks, the 2027 COLA will be the highest in four years — but still not enough for millions of retirees to keep up with rising food, energy,…
Fall travel looks more expensive this year. But there are deals.
While airfares typically drop by up to 20% after summer and leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, this year's average fall fares are mostly higher.
Gen Z switches retirement saving for sports betting
More than half of Gen Z adults ages 18 to 29 put money they had intended to invest for retirement into sports betting over the past year, according to a…
Older Americans are stepping out of the workforce. They can thank the roaring stock market.
The labor force participation rate among workers 55 and older never recovered after the pandemic shock and has dropped further since then.
How caregiving can take a toll on retirement savings
People who are caregivers for an aging parent, spouse, or other family member, face greater financial strain, lower retirement confidence, and more worry about the future — and millions of…
Boomeranging is back: Why employers are thrilled to bring back former workers
"Employers are increasingly recognizing that rehiring former employees isn't looking backward — it's a smart way to move forward," Robin Erickson, head of human capital research at The Conference Board,…
Retirees have questions for financial advisers. Here’s what they are asking
5 common questions retirees ask financial advisers
Workers are confident in their skills despite economic jitters
"Workers are quite confident in their capabilities despite technological changes and the economic uncertainty that's been permeating," James Atkinson, vice president of thought leadership at SHRM, told Yahoo Finance.