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A retirement expert’s best advice? Don’t retire.
Economist Alicia Munnell spoke to MarketWatch about the retirement “crisis” and her biggest financial regrets.MarketWatch - 1h -
Want to retire abroad? Read this instead of the usual ‘best places to retire’ lists.
There’s a lot that most ‘best places to retire’ lists don’t tell you — or get completely wrong.MarketWatch - 1h -
‘I’m nervous about the market’: We’re living off my pension as practice for retirement, but I’m afraid of a market correction
My wife is younger than I am, and longevity runs in both our families.MarketWatch - 1h -
‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.
“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”MarketWatch - 1h -
Forget the 4% rule. Consider this new magic number for retirement withdrawals instead.
The economy and your own spending should drive what you take out of your retirement investments, new research says.MarketWatch - 2h -
LB Shaquil Barrett returns to Buccaneers 5 months after surprise retirement
Barrett had been on the Dolphins' reserve/retired list until he was waived this weekYahoo Sports - 4h -
Congressman who saved a life on the job retires
A new Congress will begin in Washington this week, welcoming dozens of new faces as longtime leaders retire and head home. That includes one low-profile congressman from suburban Cincinnati. His ...CBS News - 4h -
‘Dubious’ use of the Freedom of Information Act stopping access to files on Prince Andrew, researchers say
Biographer says government departments give contradictory refusals to requests and accuses them of ‘cover up’. Researchers have called for greater transparency from the Foreign Office over the ...The Guardian - 5h -
Alicia Munnell, Founder of a Retirement Research Hub, Is Retiring
Alicia Munnell started the Boston College Center for Retirement Research in 1998. As she prepares to leave, she says fixing Social Security should be a priority now.The New York Times - 1d -
Financial advisers go ‘beyond the numbers,’ bringing in retirement coaches to offer well-rounded advice
As some financial advisers become more technology-driven and as low-cost robo-advisers gain more traction, some financial planners are taking a different approach to retirement advice — one that ...MarketWatch - 3h -
Why 2025 looks like a great year to retire
The baby-boom generation has landed on its feet — again.MarketWatch - 4h -
Don’t compare your retirement investments to the S&P 500
Retirement is about maximizing reliable cash flow for lifeMarketWatch - 5h -
I want a retirement-income solution with a 100% chance of success
New retirement research suggests a drawdown strategy that can get pretty close, but it’s not close enough for meMarketWatch - 8h -
What Retirement Accounts Should I Withdraw From First?
It’s finally time to start using the money you managed to save and invest over the years. But be careful: Taxes are just one of the tricky parts.The New York Times - 9h -
Admitted child rapist and retired priest Lawrence Hecker dies aged 93
Former Roman Catholic clergyman dies a little more than a week after beginning life sentence, according to officials. Admitted child rapist and retired Roman Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker has ...The Guardian - 1d -
A New Coach, Olympic Gold and Retirements: the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2024
It was a year of change, a year of goodbyes and a year of re-establishing the team on the world stage, columnists for The Athletic write.The New York Times - 1d -
5 ways you can use your home equity to prepare for retirement
Home equity can be a powerful financial tool to tap into after you're no longer working.CBS News - 1d -
8 changes following NBC News' reporting on unclaimed bodies used for medical research
NBC News’ investigation into the University of North Texas Health Science Center's use of unclaimed bodies led to significant changes even before the first article ran.NBC News - 1d -
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.CBS News - 1d -
Lions signing Teddy Bridgewater: Veteran QB coming out of retirement to rejoin Detroit for postseason run
Bridgewater was on the Lions in 2023CBS Sports - 2d -
Retiring Democrat wants to make room for new generation: Some lawmakers 'just stay forever'
Rep. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) is leaving Congress with the goal of opening doors for a younger generation in leadership. “I’m trying to set a better example,” Kuster told The Boston Globe in a report ...The Hill - 2d -
I’m 12 years from retirement, the future looks like a ‘train wreck’ and I want out of the market. Should I sell?
Don’t ignore your feelings, don’t do anything rash, and take these three pieces of adviceMarketWatch - 2d -
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.CBS News - 3d -
Canadian researchers trial nature trick to boost mood in winter
Volunteers asked to go about normal routine while paying more attention to natural world. The start of a new year: a time for optimism, ambitious plans to improve the world, and the grim suspicion ...The Guardian - 3d -
How a Young Mayor Turned Her Town Into a Hub for 'Pig Butchering' Scammers
WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
How This Founder Is Automating the Quality Assurance Process
Jon Perl launched QA Wolf to help companies automate the QA process.Inc. - 3d -
This couple retired in their 30s in 1991 and have no regrets: 'It just keeps getting better'
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli have been retired for over 30 years. Here's what financial independence means to them.CNBC - 4d -
Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers
A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.NBC News - 4d -
Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026
Republicans are defending a slim Senate majority in 2026, but Democrats still have a tough fight ahead to take control of the chamber.NBC News - 4d -
South Korean researchers develop wearable robot that helps people with disabilities walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with ...CBS News - 4d -
Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?
There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.The New York Times - 5d