What We’re Reading Now
A hand-picked list of what CRR researchers are reading:
Elderly Health and Longevity in the US: Evidence & Implications (National Bureau of Economic Research)
Using three decades of data, the results show an average life expectancy gain of 2.4 years that was free of physical or cognitive limitations.
New Homeownership Measure Puts People First (Minneapolis Fed)
A new measure of homeownership, which counts people rather than houses, shows a much lower rate than the traditional measure.
The Retirement Tax Break That Most People Overlook (Wall Street Journal)
The “rule of 55” is a lesser-known tax provision that lets people who leave their job in or after the year they turn 55 tap their 401(k) savings penalty-free – well before the usual age 59 ½ rule.
