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A recent survey of people 50 and older found women were overwhelmingly concerned about being able to cover their health care needs, especially long-term care, in retirement

Apr 28, 2022

Policy Change Could Help Ease Women's Retirement Worries Read Article

Apr 15, 2022

Retiring Soon? How to Ensure a Successful Transition Read Article

Apr 22, 2022

How the Secure Act Will Help Secure Women's Wealth in Retirement Read Article

Apr 21, 2022

Cost of Chronic Disease in Retirement Is Highest for Women and People of Color Read Article

Learn more about women's unique needs and challenges as they prepare for and enter retirement, including their their money concerns. Read NCOA's latest research

Mar 22, 2022

Women and Retirement: When They Retire, How They Plan, and Where Help Is Needed Read Article

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Aug 4, 2021

Addressing the Nation's Retirement Crisis: The 80% Read Article

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What does it mean to be on a fixed income? Seniors on a fixed income depend on largely on limited funds from Social Security, pensions, and/or savings to live.

Jul 18, 2022

What Does Living on a Fixed Income Mean? Read Article

Nov 16, 2021

How SCSEP Has Helped Older Adults Stay Employed During the Pandemic Read Article

Oct 12, 2021

New Bill Strengthens Job Programs for Older Workers Read Article

Mar 1, 2021

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors Read Article

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