SUMMER 2026 NEWSLETTER

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Are Couples Missing Out by Not Aligning Their 401(k) Savings?

A fifth of couples pass up $760 a year, on average, by not directing more savings toward the better employer match.

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What’s the Latest on Social Security’s Finances?

The most recent report offers a more realistic picture: lower fertility, less immigration, and lower taxes mean less revenue.

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A New Senior Living Model for the Middle Market?

An innovative nonprofit now offers a housing option for middle-income retirees based on social connection and navigating care.

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Are the Careers of Older Workers Being Cut Short by AI?

Exit rates are rising for workers in jobs with higher AI exposure, which could make it harder for them to work longer.

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How Can We Design Better Home Care Services?

A new CRR initiative launching this fall will help assess which Medicaid services work best for caregivers and care recipients.

CRR IN THE NEWS

America’s Social Security Trust Fund Is Disappearing (The Economist)

Millennials Are Bailing Out Their Retired Parents (Business Insider)

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