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From MarketWatch:

How much will you spend in retirement? 6 things you probably haven’t considered: Retirement is so much more than a lifestyle change. Life may seem different in this phase, as will the expenses that go with it. 

The largest COLA hike in 40 years is coming to Social Security in 2022 — what that means for your retirement: Current retirees have likely never seen a jump in COLA this high before. 

These ‘Super Savers’ don’t have to think about retirement — how to become more like them: There are plenty of obstacles between an individual and a lofty nest egg, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try to save like the super savers

Also on MarketWatch:

Why this 25-year-old built a career in the senior living industry 

This couple retired 2 years ago on about $27,000 a year. Here’s how that’s going 

The best 9 Vanguard funds for retirees 

Don’t believe the hype: COLA and Social Security are crucial

Don’t let age get you down — it’s never too late to have a happier retirement 

Seniors are getting a big Social Security raise — but here’s why they’re falling further behind 

You may have always known women are good with money — now research confirms it 

More in retirement news:

4 Strategies a 38-year-old millionaire is using to retire early (Business Insider)

ESG funds could be a default option for retirement plans, Labor Dept. says (The New York Times)

Op-ed: Congress needs to pass retirement provisions in the reconciliation bill (CNBC)

Andrew McCabe, former FBI deputy director, wins back pay (NPR)

2022 Medicare Guide: 4 ways to manage retirement health care costs (Tampa Bay Times)

The mere thought of retirement stresses me out (Financial Times)

Research and Insight:

Long-term care planning, retirement savings suffered during pandemic: study (McKnights)

Survey: Americans are saving more for retirement this year, but still worry it won’t be enough (GoBankingRates)

Nontraditional workers lack access to workplace retirement options (PEW)

Gen Z workers hit most by pandemic’s impact (Insurancenews.net

Caregivers lament elderly’s COVID isolation (Center for Retirement Research at Boston College)

To share with your family, friends and clients:

The debt limit could delay Social Security benefits

You may be working a lot longer than planned — blame COVID-19 

With such low interest rates, should you get a reverse mortgage? 

Are you eligible for Medicare? What to know about open enrollment 

How to give your heirs quick access to your bank accounts when you die Medicare is not enough — why so many Americans over 65 can’t afford health care

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