cost of living
Although Increasing, Inflation Remains a Serious Concern for Seniors
You’ve probably seen a range of news accounts suggesting that the cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 will be a bit lower than the increases of the past few years. That projection, of course, is the mathematical effect of the consumer price…
Retirement and Inflation…A Bumpy Road Ahead for Many
So, you’re arriving at the retirement mile marker, and you’re looking forward to kicking back and enjoying the benefits of a life spent participating in the workforce and building a work record for Social Security benefits. For many folks, the…
Survey Says: 79% of Americans Agree that a Retirement is At Hand
The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) recently released the results of a survey of working age Americans conducted late last year, revealing that 79% of the more than 1200 respondents aged 25 and older agree with the Chair of…
Survey Points to Feelings of Retirement Insecurity Among Women
A survey sponsored by the National Council on Aging and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement. The poll of 1200 U.S. women aged 25 and older, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Lake Research Partners, reports that more than…
Which state is the most expensive to retire in?
When you think of the most expensive places to live in the United States, most people will say California or New York, but that may not be correct for both states. According to WalletHub, California did not make the top…