When Ray Dalio, the multibillionaire founder of the world’s biggest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, announced his retirement in October, both he and the firm he founded more than four decades […]
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Back to news homeAs France Moves to Delay Retirement, Older Workers Are in a Quandary
During her 38-year career as a sales and marketing manager, Christine Jagueneau rarely thought about retirement. But when her job at a French industrial company was eliminated just before her […]
Japan’s Business Owners Can’t Find Successors. This Man Is Giving His Away.
Hidekazu Yokoyama has spent three decades building a thriving logistics business on Japan’s snowy northern island of Hokkaido, an area that provides much of the country’s milk.Last year, he decided […]
Retirees Are One Reason the Fed Has Given Up on a Big Worker Rebound
It took until late 2010 for people between the ages of 55 and 69 to recover to their late-2007 wealth levels, according to Fed data. This time, an early-2020 hit […]
Investors Relying on Roboadvisers Are Seeking a Human Touch
Investors like Ms. Jones, who is a mentee of Mr. Matthews, represent both the potential and the pitfalls of apps that make buying stocks as easy as ordering a pizza. […]
Ocho wants to rethink (and rebrand) personal finance for business owners
When Ankur Nagpal sold Teachable for a quarter of a billion dollars, he felt lucky. Then, he quickly felt lost when trying to navigate the financial systems of a country […]
Climate Change Has Some Retirees Rethinking Where to Live
These health-related dangers are certain to increase as rising sea levels coincide with the growing elderly population along the coasts, Dr. Hauer said.In an analysis of all coastal counties in […]
I’m Young. Should I Care About Social Security?
One reason: You pay for it. And, despite what many Americans believe, it’s “definitely a misconception” that it will run out before you retire, experts say. Read More
What is Social Security COLA and How Do People Receive It?
It helps tens of millions of retired Americans keep up with rising inflation. Read More
Downsizing in Retirement: Expenses They Didn’t Expect
Get real on housing costsOne way to avoid such surprises is to thoroughly check out the housing market before putting out the “For Sale” sign. Older homeowners should consult with […]