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"The Government Is Trying to Rein in Medicare Advantage Costs. Will It Work?"

Latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: #[on.mktw.net/4rw72Nt

Stop Me Before I Open Another Account! Reducing the number of your accounts can provide a clearer view of your overall financial picture, supporting greater confidence and control. Hello, I'm Luke, and I'm addicted to credit card points. I have one credit card for groceries, another for restaurants, one for gas, and a fourth for everything else.

"Stop Me Before I Open Another Account!"

Reducing the number of accounts to monitor provides a clearer view of your overall financial picture, supporting greater confidence and control.

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What We’re Reading Now

A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on immigration and older adult health, tax challenges after a death in the family, and the future of the ERISA Advisory Council. bit.ly/3XMroF6

Can an Australian Approach Save the U.S. Retirement System?

Australia’s retirement system is highly ranked in international comparisons – receiving a grade of B+ and the U.S. only a C+.

Read the new brief: #[bit.ly/4rh45Al

Why Dr. Oz wants you to retire later Mehmet Oz says Americans should get healthier so they can work an extra year and boost the economy. That’s hard for the poor and less educated, who tend to retire earlier.

"Why Dr. Oz Wants You to Retire Later" @washingtonpost.com wapo.st/4tvRPh2

Medicaid Coverage of Home Health Care is Growing: But Will the Trend Last?

Proposed Medicaid cuts could threaten further expansion, as states could decide to reduce optional home and assisted living coverage to offset revenue shortfalls. bit.ly/4tf24pP

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What We’re Reading Now

A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on how dementia impacts long-run household finances, Secure 2.0, and emergency savings and credit card debt. bit.ly/4sksnKC

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How Much Does Health Spending Eat Away at Retirees’ Income? An Update

Even with Medicare coverage and ignoring long-term care, retirees face sizable costs for premiums, copays, and uncovered services bit.ly/3MiLDIi

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Many U.S. households feel like they can’t get ahead financially — and they’re right The top wealth holders outpace everyone else.

"Many U.S. households feel like they can’t get ahead financially — and they’re right" latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/4tcRobd

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Coming tomorrow...new CRR brief on how much health spending eats away at retirees’ income. -- Sign up to get a copy straight to your inbox! bit.ly/2t9MO0t

Older Homeowners Make Less Money When Selling. Here's What They Can Do About It "Even when a home has been well-loved, if it's dated, it can have a bigger impact on the buyer's perception and pricing," says one expert.

"Older Homeowners Make Less Money When Selling. Here's What They Can Do About It" bit.ly/3Z8yULe

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Higher Medicare premiums will eat up more than 25% of Social Security’s COLA Too much of our national and personal resources are being used to pay for healthcare.

"Higher Medicare premiums will eat up more than 25% of Social Security’s COLA" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/462zM7S

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Marriage can be great for your finances — but avoid these 3 mistakes What can go wrong? Being in a couple complicates your decision-making.

"Marriage can be great for your finances — but avoid these 3 mistakes" latest MarketWatch blog post by CRR research fellow Geoffrey Sanzenbacher: on.mktw.net/4sY4j0F

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For Many, Starting to Draw Social Security Doesn’t Mean Stopping Work, Study Finds While starting to draw Social Security benefits commonly is viewed as something done at the end of a working career, that is not the case for about

"For Many, Starting to Draw Social Security Doesn’t Mean Stopping Work, Study Finds" bit.ly/3ZuQcSM

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New Tax Break for Seniors

A new deduction from the recently passed tax bill will slightly worsen Social Security's finances as it reduces taxes for many filers ages 65+. bit.ly/49wKNAA

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What We’re Reading Now

What We’re Reading Now

A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on the effects of inheritance on income and earnings, Australia’s #retirement system, and a starter guide to senior housing options.

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What We’re Reading Now

A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on the effects of inheritance on income and earnings, Australia’s retirement system, and a starter guide to senior housing options.

bit.ly/3XMroF6

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Why Do Older People Get Lower Returns on Their Homes? Introduction For most Americans, the vast majority of their wealth comes from their home, through paying down the mortgage and enjoying price appreciation. As a result, buying and selling a home are the most significant financial decisions that families face over their lifetimes.

Why Do Older People Get Lower Returns on Their Homes?

Older sellers receive lower returns because: 1) their homes have poorer upkeep; and 2) they more often sell on private listings and sell to investors.

New CRR Brief: bit.ly/49PzylD

Why Do Older People Get Lower Returns on Their Homes?

New CRR Brief: "Why Do Older People Get Lower Returns on Their Homes?"

Older sellers receive lower returns because: 1) their homes have poorer upkeep; and 2) they more often sell on private listings and sell to investors.

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Our Highlights from 2025 and Coming Attractions for 2026 bit.ly/4jKCDYQ

Retirees face steady stream of financial shocks, with many short on cash buffers Nearly two decades of data show retired households face frequent “rainy day,” family and health shocks, often without enough liquid savings to cover even a single year.

"Retirees Face Steady Stream of Financial Shocks, with Many Short on Cash Buffers" bit.ly/4qQs1tA

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Business Insider wants your nominations for its Rising Stars of Longevity 2026 Who are the most impactful scientists, venture capitalists, and leaders in the longevity space right now? We want to hear from you!

Nominations are now open for @businessinsider.com's first Rising Stars of Longevity list. The list will highlight people of all ages doing impactful work in the longevity space. Nominate someone and learn more here: bit.ly/4qM9Ntb

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Applications are open for the 2026 National Academy of Social Insurance Summer Internship Program. This program offers outstanding graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social insurance policy.

Learn more: bit.ly/4btHN9i

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"Why Does Australia’s Retirement System Outrank America’s?" latest @marketwatch.com blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: #[on.mktw.net/4qeihcU

Two recent reports on family caregivers capture the size and nature of caregiving activity.

The duration of caregiving ranges considerably with a quarter having provided care for less than half a year and 15 percent for 10 or more years. bit.ly/4qcCWxO

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Family Caregivers: How Many and Who Are They?

Two recent reports on family caregivers capture the size and nature of caregiving activity. bit.ly/4qcCWxO

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What We’re Reading Now

A hand-picked list of recommendations from CRR researchers. Featuring articles on how affordability has changed what we buy, if stocks are a better bet than Social Security, and how households respond to the expanded eligibility of HSAs. bit.ly/4sksnKC

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Unexpected expenses could be a source of financial stress for which many retirees are unprepared.

Our results show that the typical retired household spends 10 percent of income on unexpected expenses in a normal year. bit.ly/4jqpvYN

New CRR Brief: "How Much Are Emergency Expenses for Retirees and Are They Prepared?" #[bit.ly/4jqpvYN @aarp.org

"7 Numbers Shaping Retirement in 2026" nyti.ms/3N3Fwrnv

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