Kerry is a leading expert, workplace futurist and strategist on careers and jobs, entrepreneurship, personal finance and retirement. Kerry is the author of more than a dozen books, including "Never Too Old to Get Rich," "Great Jobs for Everyone 50+," and "Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Working From Home.” Her latest book is “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work.” She has covered personal finance, retirement and careers for The New York Times, Forbes, Money, U.S. News & World Report and USA Today, among others. Her website is kerryhannon.com.
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3 last-minute tax moves for retirement savers
While most tax-saving moves had to be wrapped up by Dec. 31 to count for your 2023 return, here are three smart actions you can still take before the filing deadline on April 15.
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More employers are cutting 4-year college degree job requirements, but who is getting hired?
Job seekers without four-year degrees should find more jobs that have eliminated that prerequisite, according to a trio of new studies.
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Employers now hold more cards when it comes to remote work, raises, and fair pay
Employees could be surprised by employers having the upper hand again in the job market, according to the latest survey from Payscale.
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What retirees can do right now to reduce next year's taxes
For retirees, the moves made with retirement accounts in this year could lower the tax bill next April.
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The 2025 Social Security cost-of-living increase will be far smaller than this year's, estimates say
The Senior Citizens League estimated that the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 could be 2.4%.
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Americans are feeling hopeful about retirement, according to two new reports
Two new studies found that American workers with employer-provided retirement plans saved more of their paychecks for retirement than ever and are more confident about their ability to retire.
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Q&A: Retirement in America is broken. Here's why and what needs to be done.
Author Teresa Ghilarducci pointed out that nearly half of all families in the US have no retirement savings. “This humanitarian and economic crisis is on the boil," she said.
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High interest rates are good news for Americans eyeing retirement
Wealth management advisers recommend recalibrating retirement accounts to lock in today's favorable rates.
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The best ways to save for the upcoming travel season
Travel pros doled out the best ways to save on spring and summer excursions. The overall consensus: It's cheaper than a year ago.
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Readers had a lot to say about those newly minted 401(k) millionaires
News about retirement savers reaching the million-dollar mark drew nearly 4,000 comments. Here's what they had to say.
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Soaring number of Americans are now 401(k) millionaires
The number of retirement savers with $1 million or more in their 401(k) accounts jumped 20% from September to the end of December, according to Fidelity.
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Q&A: Unretiring is not always about the money
Many retirees have headed back to work, especially after many were forced to retire earlier than expected during the pandemic. Here's what's driving them.
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Most Americans flunk when it comes to retirement literacy, study finds
Most Americans are in the dark about the financial aspects of living in retirement, especially long-term care and out-of-pocket healthcare costs, a new study found.
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Can you pass this retirement literacy quiz?
Most Americans aged 50 to 75 flunked a retirement income literacy quiz that tested their knowledge about inflation, investments, long-term care, Medicare, and Social Security.
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Q&A: Older and unemployed? Here's how to overcome the stigma and move forward
Layoffs have been all over the news. It’s bad, of course, to be one of those heading out the door. But it may be especially hard to land back on your feet if you are a highly educated worker between ages 40 and 65 who has been out of work for more than six months.
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Here's what to do with your retirement savings while the markets are shaky
If inflation doesn’t cool, the market could sell off again. Here's what experts say retirement savers should do.
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Unhappy with your Medicare Advantage plan? There's time to switch but also rules to know.
Medicare Advantage open enrollment lasts until March 31. Before you decide to switch plans, there are some rules to be aware of.
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Author Q&A with Morgan Housel: Banking on the things that never change
"Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes" explores the lessons we can glean from the things we know are coming.
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Do you know how much you have saved for retirement? 1 in 4 Americans don't.
Experts said that knowing how much money you have saved impacts everything else about retirement readiness.
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Author Q&A: Curiosity is key to happiness and success
Author Scott Shigeoka took a thousand-mile journey to understand what divides people — and how to build deeper connections.