Tag: older American

Image of people aging

The brief’s key findings are: Introduction Understanding how long we might live can influence important decisions, such as how much to save or whether to buy an annuity. Yet, many people underestimate their chances of living to older ages, which may lead them to save too little and avoid annuities, potentially reducing their financial security in retirement…

beware scam

It is a cruel farce. Scammers use the names of federal agencies charged with protecting citizens’ financial security to rip them off. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has confirmed the existence of a new scam in which someone purporting to be from the agency contacts individuals and tells them they are eligible for a…