The gender wage gap, motherhood penalty, and lower credit scores can hinder retirement wealth building, shows Professor Olivia S. Mitchell in recent MarketWatch piece. Despite these obstacles, women can enhance their financial paths.…Read More
The gender wage gap, motherhood penalty, and lower credit scores can hinder retirement wealth building, shows Professor Olivia S. Mitchell in recent MarketWatch piece. Despite these obstacles, women can enhance their financial paths.…Read More
In a research paper (Jan. 2023), co-authors Vanya Horneff and Raimond Maurer from Goethe University at Frankfurt, and Olivia S. Mitchell from Wharton underscore the value of integrating deferred income annuities into retirement plans. Their study suggests that waiting until age 70 for Social Security benefits, alongside the SECURE 2.0 Act’s emphasis on annuities, can significantly enhance retirement welfare. This highlights a valuable strategy for retirees to optimize their benefits and improve financial security. …Read More
The return of a traditional pension: Is IBM’s new pension strategy a cost-saving measure or a strategic shift in retirement philosophy? Professor Olivia S. Mitchell of The Wharton School shares her thoughts on the change and how IBM’s decision might change retirement saving. …Read More