Archive: Laura D. Quinby

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What Factors Explain the Drop in Disability Insurance Rolls from 2015 to 2019?

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May 24, 2023

In 2015, the number of individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) benefits began to drop for the first time in two decades.  This drop was caused by a wave of terminations, as beneficiaries aged into the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) program, combined with a steep decline in the incidence rate (the number of…

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Why Do Late Boomers Have So Little Wealth and How Will Early Gen-Xers Fare?

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May 3, 2023

Due to changes in the retirement landscape in recent decades, Late Boomers (who are now nearing retirement) would be expected to have less wealth from traditional pensions, Social Security, and housing, but higher 401(k)/IRA assets compared to Mid Boomers at the same age.  Strikingly, though, Late Boomers have seen a drop in their 401(k)/IRA assets…

What Drives the Racial Housing Wealth Gap for Older Homeowners?

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March 28, 2023

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What Drives the Racial Housing Wealth Gap for Older Homeowners?

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March 27, 2023
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How Does Local Cost-of-Living Affect Retirement?

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December 6, 2022
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How Does Local Cost-of-Living Affect Retirement for Low and Moderate Earners?

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November 15, 2022
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After 50 Years of Progress, How Prepared Are Women for Retirement?

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September 13, 2022
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After 50 Years of Progress, How Prepared Are Women for Retirement?

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June 13, 2022
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Does Employer Concentration Reduce Labor Force Participation?

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May 10, 2022
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How Many Public Workers without Social Security Could Fall Short?

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April 12, 2022
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What Share of Noncovered Public Employees Will Earn Benefits that Fall Short of Social Security?

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April 8, 2022
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Employer Concentration and Labor Force Participation

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March 22, 2022