Retirement USA

A race to the bottom?

New Census Bureau data released earlier this week shows that more Americans are living in poverty now than at any time since 1993. While an increase might be understandable, given the uncertain economy, the numbers are still staggering. Read more »

Towards A 21st Century Retirement System

Poll after poll suggests that working Americans are deeply concerned about their future retirement income, Read more »

Outlook dims for older workers

During the first week of Wake Up, Washington! Month we highlighted the grim fact that half of all retirees age 65 and over have a yearly income of less than $15,635.  Read more »

The Gap that Keeps on Giving: Paycheck Unfairness Hurts in Retirement Too

It is well-documented that the wage gap hurts women and their families by denying them the fair wages that would help them pay for essential items Read more »

Retirement and Young Americans: Something to Think About

When you're young, one of the last things you think about is retirement. Who wants to think about something that's 40 years down the road? Read more »

Wake Up, Washington: Workers’ Retirement Deficit Hits $6.6 Trillion

If you are between ages 32 and 64 and hope to maintain your current standard Read more »

Wake Up Washington: Older Women and Economic Security

Imagine living your whole life working just to pay the bills – not saving for your future Read more »

America’s Failed 401(k) Experiment

While the unfunded pension liabilities in many public retirement funds have received Read more »

Focusing on Women's Retirement Security

As Jasmine explained last week, elderly women—especially those living alone Read more »

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