Retirement In Sight: Most Americans Think They Will Work in Retirement
Most Americans Think They Will Work in Retirement A life of leisure? That may not be what retirement looks like for baby boomers and Gen Xers—and in fact, it may…
Monthly Economic Update
U.S. Markets Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global COVID-19 cases put pressure on stock prices in October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which…
Retirement In Sight: Are Vehicle Costs Blocking the Road to Retirement?
Are Vehicle Costs Blocking the Road to Retirement? Logically, investing tens of thousands of dollars toward retirement may make more sense than adding an equivalent amount of consumer debt here…
Monthly Economic Update
U.S. Markets Stocks dropped in September as investors worried about stalled fiscal stimulus talks in Washington, the upcoming election, and new coronavirus cases in Europe. The Dow Jones Industrial Average,…
Retirement In Sight: Could You Retire at 55?
Could You Retire at 55? Suppose you suddenly had to, or the opportunity presented itself. This prospect would not call for disregarding your carefully considered retirement strategy, but it would…
Monthly Economic Update
U.S. Markets Stock prices surged in August as investors cheered positive news of a potential COVID-19 treatment and welcomed a monthlong succession of upbeat economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Monthly Economic Update
U.S. Markets Stock prices rallied in July as further development of a COVID-19 vaccine and better-than-expected corporate financial reports encouraged investors. The S&P 500 gained 5.5 percent, while the Nasdaq…
Retirement In Sight: Figuring Out When to Start Your Second Act
Figuring Out When to Start Your Second Act Many Gen Xers and baby boomers look forward to retiring on their terms. In such a circumstance, a key question becomes when…
Retirement In Sight: Has the Pandemic Affected the Retirement Mind-set?
Has the Pandemic Affected the Retirement Mind-set? Each year, the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies surveys baby boomers, Gen Xers, and millennials to gauge their perceptions about retiring. The 2020…
Monthly Economic Update
U.S. Markets Stock prices climbed higher in June, as investors looked beyond an increase in COVID-19 cases and reports that several states would slow the pace of economic reopening. The…