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Economic Turmoil Threatens Seniors

The slumping stock market, falling housing prices, and weakening economy have serious repercussions for older Americans who are approaching retirement or already retired. Our new fact sheet shows the impact on retirement savings, home values, and retirement decisions. >Read more

 

Research Spotlight

The onset of work disabilities between ages 51 and 61 reduces annual Social Security benefits by only about 2% at ages 63 to 67, less than the impact on other sources of retirement income.

Impact of Disabilities on Retirement Benefits at Ages 63 to 67

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Source: How Do Disabilities Affect Future Retirement Benefits?

Five Questions About Retirement

Answers to five questions about how retirement is changing, how workers can prepare, and how policymakers can improve retirement security.

 
 

In the News

US Economy Faces Heavy Blow from Stocks Funk
(The Guardian (UK))
Nov. 26, 2008

Retired Job Seekers Swell Unemployment Rolls
(New America Media)
Nov. 26, 2008

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