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Many who are familiar with state and local government finances are concerned that rising pension contributions could be crowding out important government services. And, some academic literature does find that higher pension contributions are associated with reduced employment in local governments and school districts. The issue is particularly acute for school districts, which must maintain…

Person With Disability Working From Home On A Laptop

One aspect of the pandemic that has persisted is the increased relevance of remote work.  This shift could help older people with disabilities, who might otherwise find it hard to get or keep jobs.  Indeed, this group has a higher employment rate post-pandemic than pre-pandemic…

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The surge in remote work sparked by the pandemic has opened up new job options to keep older Americans with...

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Job prospects have improved since the pandemic for these often overlooked workers. My colleagues just completed an interesting study exploring...

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The release of the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances offers a chance to catch up on the retirement saving of Millennials – those born during 1981-1999.  This group, despite being more educated than earlier cohorts, faced early challenges, as many left school with large student loans and began their careers…

This study investigates the accessibility of websites for the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account program for people with disabilities, which is critical for ensuring individuals can fully benefit from ABLE accounts.  Utilizing the Wave Evaluation Tool, Adobe Pro DC’s Accessibility Checker, and the Flesch-Kincaid (FK) readability formula, this study comprehensively analyzes 44 ABLE…

Long-term care is the major uninsured expense for most retirees.  Neither private health insurance nor Medicare covers long-term care expenses, although Medicare provides for care in a skilled nursing facility for up to 100 days following hospitalization.  Long-term care insurance is available in the private market, but less than 5 percent of people purchase plans. …

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PBS NEWSHOUR

Seventy million Americans receive Social Security benefits. But the program is paying out more than it’s taking in.