Here is the age when many Americans hope to retire

Link:https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/03/here-is-the-age-when-many-americans-hope-to-retire.html

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The youngest cohort, Generation Y — ages 25 to 40 — plans to retire at an average age of 59. For Generation X — now 41 to 56 — the average age is 60. Baby boomers — who range from 57 to 75 — indicated they plan to work longer, with an average expected retirement age of 68.

That’s as 83% of non-retired U.S. investors said they are confident they will be financially secure in retirement. That includes 88% of Gen Y, 82% of Gen X and 79% of baby boomers.

Author(s): Lorie Konish

Publication Date: 3 Jan 2022

Publication Site: CNBC

Biden has promised to reform Social Security — some changes could come as soon as this year

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/23/president-biden-could-make-big-social-security-changes-this-year.html

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KEY POINTS
As President Joe Biden takes office, helping the nation through Covid-19 is a top priority.
Social Security will take a back burner for now, yet some experts say that may not be for long.
If successful, big changes to fix the program could secure his presidential legacy, one expert says.

Author: Lorie Konish

Publication Date: 23 January 2021

Publication Site: CNBC