Tag: retirement

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It’s widely recognized that blue-collar workers retire relatively early, when their bodies start wearing out. But the assumption has been that people in less physically demanding white-collar jobs can carry on. However, that does not hold true for all white-collar occupations, according to a newly released study by the Center for Retirement Research, which supports…

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A survey throws a new spotlight on the employer-employee disconnect over 401(k)s that has also been well-documented in research studies. The survey of 1,000 employees reveals that workers lack confidence in their ability to navigate basic aspects of their retirement plans, while the 200 employers also surveyed have a more optimistic view of how workers…