Tag: retirement

gold, silver, and bronze stars

I was honored to be in the company of some excellent retirement writers recognized in a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, “My Favorite Writers on Retirement Planning.” Since I started writing this blog in May 2011 for the Center for Retirement Research, which is funded by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), retirement…

Man riding a bull with an upward arrow

The stock market’s 19 percent climb in 2017 was nothing short of impressive. This year, it has gained another 6 percent. This means that many boomers with 401(k)s are feeling a little more secure about retirement – at least for now. That more people feel they will be able to afford a vacation this summer with their…