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Allyson Felix announced on Instagram that she would retire after the 2022 season. She said she'd run this season in honor of women, and "for a better future for my daughter."

U.S. Olympian Allyson Felix says she'll retire after the 2022 season

Apr 15, 2022
Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history, announced her decision on Instagram. The 36-year-old has won 11 Olympic medals over the course of her career.
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Economy
Susan DeFrance retired two years ago and moved to a mobile home park on the ocean to cut expenses. Now with inflation, she's worried about outliving her savings.

Inflation has many retirees worried about outliving their savings

Feb 19, 2022
The highest inflation since the 1980s has many retirees scared. Their retirement nest eggs will be in peril if it persists over the long term.
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Help Wanted: Where Are The Workers?
Norma Jasso, 62, sped up retirement plans after her daughter asked for help with a new baby. She stands with a high chair her father had commissioned from a shop in Sinaloa, Mexico. Her daughters used it and now her grandson will too.

These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up

Aug 23, 2021
Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Anna Romero had to quit her part-time job during the coronavirus pandemic to care for her husband, Ivan, who has dementia.

Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic

Jan 25, 2021
Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Margaret Sullivan looks out the windows of Goodwin House in Falls Church, Va.

'I Find Myself Very Seriously Feeling Hollow': Documenting A Pandemic Experience

May 30, 2020
As the coronavirus sweeps the nation, 85-year-old Margaret Sullivan watches and records the changes from inside her retirement home in Virginia.
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Looking To Retire? Nevada Might Not Be Your Best Choice, WalletHub Says

Jan 23, 2020

Looking to retire?

You might want to consider selling your house in Nevada and moving to Florida or Colorado.

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Business
The Secure Act aims to make it easier for small employers to offer retirement benefits. But some analysts say the new law doesn't go far enough because it's optional and doesn't apply to gig workers.

New Law Aims To Help Americans Without Retirement Plans. Will It Work?

Jan 11, 2020
The Secure Act is intended to make it easier for small employers to offer retirement benefits. But some analysts say it doesn't go far enough because it's optional and doesn't apply to gig workers.
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National
Bob Orozco, 89, has been in fitness his entire adult life. He began working for the Laguna Niguel YMCA in 1984 and leads the Silver Sneakers Club, a free fitness program for Medicare beneficiaries. "I probably will work until something stops me," Orozco

The New Realities Of Work And Retirement

Oct 02, 2019
People age 65 and older make up the fastest-growing group of workers in the U.S. Some want to work; some have to work — and their numbers are changing how we view retirement.
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Legislative Committee Supports State-Operated Retirement Accounts

Sep 04, 2018

A legislative committee voted last week to support a plan to establish state-operated Individual Retirement Accounts. 

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Economy
Marilyn Geewax talks with former classmates Marcia Stanton (left) and Mary Ann Brayer during a pre-reunion party at a home in Poland, Ohio, in July.

A High School Reunion Reveals: When Steel Mills Fell Silent, Fates Got Flipped

Sep 03, 2018
Marilyn Geewax, who recently retired as an NPR business editor, returned to Ohio for her class's 45th reunion. The visit showed how things changed dramatically for retirees in just one generation.
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Business

Republicans Scrap Rule For Small-Business Retirement Plans

May 04, 2017
The Obama-era policy allowed states to offer retirement savings plans. Retiree and worker protection groups say the state-designed plans benefit employees of small businesses that lack 401(k) plans.
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Business
Jinny Meade, 73, was an Encore fellow at a health center in Oregon a couple of years ago. Now she's a permanent part-time employee.

At Intel, A Retirement Perk That Can Kick Off A New Career As A Paid Fellow

Apr 17, 2017
The tech company pays retirement-age employees a stipend to transition to jobs with mission-driven nonprofits. And for some, the fellowship can turn into a second act.
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Your Money
The exterior of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 10. A lobbying battle is being waged over a rule requiring financial advisers to act in their clients' best interest in retirement planning.

Trump Moving To Delay Rule That Protects Workers From Bad Financial Advice

Feb 17, 2017
A lobbying battle is being waged over a rule requiring financial advisers to act in their clients' best interest in retirement planning. It pits financial firms against consumer and retiree groups.
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Shots - Health News
Retired coal miners could face the loss of health benefits if Congress doesn't implement a fix by Friday.

Retired Coal Miners At Risk Of Losing Promised Health Coverage And Pensions

Dec 08, 2016
A fund guaranteeing health coverage and pensions to retired mine workers is about to run dry. Congress has been reluctant to pick up the tab. Democrats from coal country say it's time to act.
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Your Money And Your Life
Liz McMunigal and her husband, Harry, say they want to enjoy retirement and not be so overly frugal that they miss out on traveling and having fun.

How To Not Run Out Of Money In Retirement

Apr 27, 2016
You've saved up enough to quit working. Congrats! But here's a new puzzle: figuring out how to enjoy retirement without blowing your savings too soon, when you don't know if you'll live 5 years or 25.
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The Two-Way
Conor McGregor (right) trades punches with Nate Diaz (left) during their UFC 196 welterweight mixed martial arts match on March 5. Diaz won in the second round.

'Thanks For The Cheese': UFC Star Conor McGregor Says He's Retiring

Apr 20, 2016
McGregor made the announcement on Twitter, but some MMA fans are questioning whether the brash 27-year-old fighter means what he says or if this is simply a move to get more money from UFC.
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The Retirement Crisis Comes Home To Nevada

Mar 16, 2016

It’s believed by some economists that Nevadans and many people across the country face a retirement crisis.

Social Security is fragile and we’re not saving enough for retirement.

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Nevada's Mixed Retirement Rating

Mar 14, 2016

It’s seems Nevada isn’t near the bottom of every best-of list.

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All Tech Considered
Personal finance writer Helaine Olen.

Can The Best Financial Tips Fit On An Index Card?

Jan 08, 2016
Yes, according to an economist who wrote a blog post that went viral in 2013. Now he has expanded the basics in a book, The Index Card.
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Your Money And Your Life

Live Long And Prosper: Reviving An Idea For Income In Old Age

Nov 27, 2015
Some financial experts want to bring back tontines, a retirement planning tool. People pool their cash to buy a bond that makes regular payments. The catch: You have to be alive to collect the payout.
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Shots - Health News
Driver safety classes, like this one offered by AARP in Aurora, Colo., include discussion of ways to minimize blind spots and the effects of medication on driving, along with a review of road rules.

It's Never Too Soon To Plan Your 'Driving Retirement'

Nov 09, 2015
Families should rethink how seniors give up driving, researchers say. Figuring out transportation alternatives long ahead of time can help preserve independence and avoid painful confrontations.
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Your Money And Your Life
Many Americans with 401(k) plans don't know if they're paying any fees. Pay too much, and it could take a chunk out of your nest egg.

When High Fees Stink Up Your 401(k), What Can You Do?

Oct 30, 2015
Many Americans with 401(k) plans don't know if they're paying any fees. Pay too much, and it could take a chunk out of your nest egg. If your plan's too costly, complain to your employer, experts say.
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Shots - Health News
Michael Doucleff Sr. (right) talks to a longtime customer at Duke Bakery in Alton, Ill.

Could Delaying Retirement Be Great For Your Health?

Sep 24, 2015
Scientists have found that working in one's 60s and 70s is associated with better physical and mental health. Even part-time work may be enough to reap the benefits.
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Newscast headlines

Mayweather To Retire After Berto Fight

Sep 03, 2015

The days are dwindling down to what Floyd Mayweather, Jr. claims will be his final appearance in the ring. 

Mayweather faces Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden on September 12th.

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Business

In That TV Ad, What Exactly Are Those Parents Worried About?

Aug 20, 2015
The TV ads say rules involving retirement advice must be "fixed," but they may leave you scratching your head. Brokers and insurance agents are behind the ads, which aim to block tougher new rules.

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