Despite U.S. Economic Success, Financial Anxiety Remains

President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the U.S. economy as performing extremely well, with nearly full employment and over 3% growth in the economy. Many political leaders anticipate the 2020 presidential election will revolve around this positive national economic picture for the voters. But there’s always been a paradox with […] Read more »

1 in 4 don’t plan to retire despite realities of aging

Nearly one-quarter of Americans say they never plan to retire, according to a poll that suggests a disconnection between individuals’ retirement plans and the realities of aging in the workforce. … According to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 23% of workers, including nearly 2 […] Read more »

Social Security and American Public Opinion

Social Security is a mainstay of older Americans’ financial wherewithal, and — long considered the “third rail” of American politics — a system Americans greatly value even as it faces an uncertain future. … The dominance of Social Security as retirees’ most important source of income has been consistent since […] Read more »