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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Retirement confidence in the US ticks up; new rule for financial advisers is set to start
Two-thirds of Americans reported that they feel confident they have enough money for a comfortable retirement, up a notch from last year.
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Fraught but necessary: The money conversation when one half of a couple retires
Nearly half of couples haven’t figured out how they will recreate their paychecks in retirement. Talking about it is essential.
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How to teach kids about financial literacy — in a way they'll call 'fun'
The effectiveness of financial literacy classes has been long debated, but research shows that high school financial education improves credit and debt behaviors.
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Why employers should (and have to) hire older workers
Roughly 1 in 5 Americans over 65 were employed in 2023, four times the number in the mid-80s. Employers are gradually recognizing the value of older workers and taking steps to retain them.
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Here's what to do with your retirement savings when markets are shaky
Should you rebalance your portfolio in a down market? It can be tempting to make big moves when the markets get shaky. But experts advise caution.
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For women who stay single, the pressure is higher to save more for retirement
The number of single adult women in the US is at its highest level ever — and for many of them, the risk of running out of money in retirement is a serious concern.
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The stifling impact high inflation has on retirement savers
For many Americans, the daily costs of living have made saving for retirement a struggle. They’ve paused contributions to retirement accounts, pared them back, or dipped into these funds.
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How much Americans think they need for retirement vs. what they actually have saved are miles apart
The "magic number" for retirement savings has swelled to an all-time high, but Americans are worried they won't reach it.
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Strategies for Americans who feel behind on retirement savings
Experts share strategies for jumpstarting (or catching up on) your retirement savings.
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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.