Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
@crrbc
The nation's leading source of research on anything involving money and retirement, including Social Security, 401(k)s, working longer, and long-term care.
New CRR Brief: “Small Business Retirement Plans: A Primer" 🔗 #[bit.ly/3Spthsc Big thanks to the TIAA Institute for the support! #EconSky
"PACE: A Better Model for Elder Care?" – New on Squared Away In this blog, Dr. Anthony Zizza discusses the PACE program, which provides comprehensive home care for low-income seniors who would otherwise need a nursing home. 🔗 #[bit.ly/45eDEBZ
Our summer newsletter features new research on: 💡 married couples’ 401(k) saving 💡 the latest on Social Security’s finances 💡 the impact of AI on older workers Check out these briefs and more! 🔗 crr.bc.edu/newsletter
What We’re Reading Now – Our latest hand-selected list of interesting reads: 💡 Elderly Health and Longevity in the US: Evidence & Implications (NBER) 💡 New Homeownership Measure Puts People First (Minneapolis Fed) 💡 The Retirement Tax Break That Most People Overlook (WSJ) 🔗 crr.bc.edu/WWRN
New CRR Brief: “Health Shocks and Annuity Choices" 🔗 #[bit.ly/4wkR6QC #EconSky
New on Squared Away: "A Mid-Year Money Checkup Can Help Fine-Tune Your Finances" A summer-time tune-up on your retirement savings, beneficiaries, and tax planning could save you from a year-end scramble. 🔗 bit.ly/4fzlFuQ
What We're Reading Now: Check our our latest hand-selected list of interesting reads: 📖 New Study Challenges Notion That Aging Means Decline 📖 The Heatwave Shows That Your Next Retirement Risk Isn’t Your Portfolio 📖 Elder Fraud Is Surging. Here Are Three Simple Steps to Combat It. 🔗 crr.bc.edu/WWRN
New on Squared Away: "Improving Long-Term Care for Seniors in Massachusetts" Rep. Thomas M. Stanley breaks down Massachusetts’ big push to reform long-term care – from tighter nursing home oversight to a possible public insurance program. 🔗 #[bit.ly/4gPQmOr
What We're Reading Now – the CRR's latest round up of interesting reads: 📚 Local Labor Market Tightness and Job Quality 📚 Four Major Relationship Hurdles That Can Happen After Retirement 📚 Social Security’s Fiscal Gap and the Risk of Bond Market Strain Read short descriptions: 🔗 crr.bc.edu/WWRN
New CRR Brief: “Are the Careers of Older Workers Being Cut Short by AI?" 🔗 #[bit.ly/4v2MNrG
7️⃣ Common Misconceptions About Retirement Planning – New on Squared Away From Social Security financing to long-term care to the $1 million savings goal, these myths may drive people toward suboptimal retirement choices. 🔗 bit.ly/4w7kx89
What We're Reading Now! Our latest hand-selected articles include: 📚 The Value of Reliable Statistics 📚 How America Saves – 25th Edition 📚 Revolutionary Transition: Inheritance Change and Fertility Decline Get the links and short descriptions of why we picked them: crr.bc.edu/WWRN
New CRR Brief: “#SocialSecurity’s Financial Outlook: The 2026 Update in Perspective” 📖 Read the brief here: #[bit.ly/4v9iHnj #EconSky
The TIAA Institute is now accepting applications for the 2026 TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award! ✍️ Submit your book or article on lifelong financial security for this prestigious award 🏆 that comes with a $10,000 cash prize 💵. More info: #[go.tiaa.org/3WQ5E9Y
"A New Senior Living Model for the Middle Market?" – New on Squared Away bit.ly/4x7HlGf
What We're Reading Now! Our latest hand-selected articles: 📚 What It’s Like to Retire in America After a Divorce 📚 America Is Experiencing a Productivity Miracle 📚 Health Shocks and Annuity Choices Read short descriptions of why we picked them with links to the articles here: crr.bc.edu/WWRN
New CRR Brief: “Do Married Couples Coordinate Their #Retirement Savings?" #[bit.ly/4vpcTpr
Our Spring Newsletter features new research on policy uncertainty, low fertility, and the small firm 401(k) gap. Check out these briefs and more! bit.ly/4dL8xlk
"Two Simple 401(k) Lessons for New #CollegeGrads" – New on Squared Away bit.ly/4uWmfIV
What We're Reading Now: Check the CRR's latest round up of interesting reads! crr.bc.edu/WWRN 💡 Financial Aid for Students without Financial Need 💡 Vertical Integration and Cream Skimming of Profitable Referrals: The Case of Hospital-Owned Skilled Nursing Facilities 💡 The AI Layoff Trap
New CRR Brief: “Can Equity Investments Help Social Security’s Finances?" bit.ly/4doNSDi
"Can Technology Make #HomeCare Services More Affordable?" – New on Squared Away An app called CareYaya has mobilized 50,000 college students to help care for older adults. Read the post ➡️ bit.ly/4cX6RGn
What We're Reading Now: our hand-selected articles ask: 1) Are AI job-displacement models actually reliable? 2) Is your home insurance at risk — even if you live inland? 3) Who's really footing the bill for tariffs? Read the latest edition: crr.bc.edu/WWRN
New CRR Brief: “Can Service Providers Convince More Small Firms to Offer 401(k)s?” Just in time for #SmallBusinessWeek! #EconSky
What We're Reading Now: our latest hand-selected articles tackle these questions: 1) Should plasma centers be regulated like payday lenders? 2) Are insurers taking on hidden risk with private credit? 3) Do annuities actually extend your life? Check them out: bit.ly/3XMroF6
New CRR Brief: “The Impact of Financial Advisors Since the Uptick in Policy Risk” bit.ly/3QaCD9J
What We’re Reading Now This edition explores what the longest-lived animals can teach us about aging better, income mobility of the top 1%, and why we shouldn't make dramatic changes to fix Social Security. Check them out! bit.ly/3XMroF6
"A Major Change May Be in the Works for Your 401(k)’s Oversight" latest @MarketWatch blog post by CRR research fellow Geoffrey Sanzenbacher: on.mktw.net/4seoeXC
"#Annuities in 401(k) Plans Aren’t All They're Cracked Up to Be" Latest @MarketWatch blog post by CRR senior advisor Alicia Munnell: on.mktw.net/41sQhY1