FALL 2024 NEWSLETTER

Can Wills Help Reduce the Racial Wealth Gap?

If more Black households had wills, it could narrow the wealth gap by 10 percent over time.

Alicia H. Munnell, Director

Why Do Workers Want Traditional Pensions?

A closer look at the recent Boeing negotiations only makes the question more puzzling.

Can Auto-IRAs Help with Emergencies?

The Role of States in Teacher Pensions

Adding Climate Change to Retirement Costs

Increasingly, retirees will have to cope with rising home repair costs after natural disasters.

The Financial Burden of Aging at Home

Pension Returns Don’t Top 60/40 Index

Does Remote Work Help Those w/ Disabilities?

The surge in teleworkable jobs boosted the employment of older people with disabilities.

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Medicaid’s Importance for Older Americans

It is essential for low-income seniors, but may not keep up with growing long-term care needs.

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Apply Now: Grants for Young Scholars

CRR is now accepting applications from Ph.D. candidates and junior faculty through Jan. 31.

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