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How Many Workers Could Alter Overtime Work Due to the OBBBA?

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March 31, 2026

Economics 101 teaches that it is a bad idea to design taxes that distort behavior. Yet the “No Tax on Overtime” provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) – which is in effect from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028 – could cause behavior to change in two ways…

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How Policy Risks Affect Retirement Planning for Older Americans

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March 17, 2026

Planning for a secure retirement is an enormous challenge – the plan must cover all of a person’s remaining years and beyond, considering their legacy. Further complicating such planning are possible shifts in the public policy environment: changes to social insurance programs can undermine the foundations of a retirement plan; changes to the tax system…

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Is Low Fertility in High-Income Countries Here to Stay?

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March 3, 2026
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Can an Australian Approach Save the U.S. Retirement System?

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February 17, 2026
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How Much Does Health Spending Eat Away at Retirees’ Income? An Update

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February 3, 2026
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Why Do Older People Get Lower Returns on Their Homes?

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January 20, 2026
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How Much Are Emergency Expenses for Retirees and Are They Prepared?

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January 6, 2026
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How Do State Auto-IRAs Affect Adoption of Employer Plans?

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December 16, 2025
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How Is Retirement Wealth Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences?

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December 2, 2025
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Who Works After Claiming Social Security?

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November 18, 2025
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Can We Help People Improve Their Life Expectancy Estimates?

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October 28, 2025