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Andrew Scott
Professor of Economics, London Business School; Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford University; Fellow, Centre for Economic Policy Research
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Founder and Chairman, Financial Education and Client Experience, Edelman Financial Engines
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The Nation’s Pandemic: The Coming Together of Age, Disability, and Diversity
The COVID-19 virus has undoubtedly altered how we live our lives, from the nature of our relationships to our views of who we are as individuals, communities, a nation, and members of a global community. Its impact is widely reported, with escalating mortality and morbidity rates, strained public finances, and fractious ideology and politics. Yet its impact on older adults, those with disabilities, and communities of color has yet to be fully integrated into the publi...
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The Latest from the Center for the Future of Aging
In this Issue Featured News » Recent Events » On the Horizon » From Our Advisory Board » Chairman’s Note Dear friends, Even an optimist must acknowledge that these are dark days. COVID-19 has taken the lives of hundreds of thousands around the world. Inequity brings protests to American streets. Businesses and families face unprecedented economic stresses, while global alliances are endangered. For those committed to the health and well-being of older adults, ...
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Retirement Security in the Wake of COVID-19
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans faced significant barriers to retirement security. Only half of adults over 50 had more than $100,000 saved for retirement, and nearly 30 percent had no retirement savings or pension. Yet, according to research in 2019, the average American couple at age 65 could expect to spend $285,000 on health costs alone during retirement. The unprecedented job losses and market swings of the past weeks have dramatically incre...