From Retirement MarketWatch:
Ron DeSantis said no Raise the social security age. This is what would happen if it increased. In Wednesday night's debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, at least for now, he would not raise the Social Security retirement age, while Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, said she would do so for younger voters.
Opinion: “My best days may lie ahead”: Why 60 is the new 30. Baby Boomers have a lot to teach Millennials and Generation X. Some of us don't find true success until late in life.
How can my parents pay for it? Long term care? Should they take out a reverse mortgage, sell their home – or rely on Medicaid? Selling the home should be a last resort.
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More retirement news:
Trump: It will be difficult to enjoy the golden years of retirement without immunity (The Hill)
The retirement boom bomb (Business Insider)
The retirement crisis that never was (Al-Madina Magazine)
8 Reasons to Consider Delaying Retirement (AOL.com)
Retired or about to retire? 2024 is a good time to focus on reducing risks (Kiplinger)
6 financial milestones you must achieve before the age of 60 for a secure retirement (Yahoo Finance)
Research and insight:
Steps to take when your retirement savings take a hit (Forbes)
3 Reasons to Avoid a 401(k) for Your Retirement Savings (Motley Fool)
62% of adults ages 50 and older have not used professional help to plan for retirement. This is why (NBC New York)
Average retirement age for men vs. women in 2023 (Yahoo Finance)
Here's What It's Like to Retire on Almost Nothing But Social Security (Wall Street Journal)
Income gap threatens millions in retirement (New York Times)
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