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Kerry Hannon

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Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist | Career and Retirement Strategist | Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Bestselling Author

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The risks & rewards of taking Social Security at age 62 Taking Social Security at age 62 and investing the money is gaining traction on social media, but is it a smart move? Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Kerry Hannon joins Market Domination Overtime host ...

@yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/video/risks-...

28.02.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on Wed. March 4th for this FREE virtual session. www.meawisdom.com/live-session...

28.02.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump proposes new retirement accounts for workers without 401(k)s President Trump pledges to give private-sector workers without an employer-sponsored retirement plan access to new tax-advantaged accounts similar to those for federal employees.

Thoughts> @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-p...

25.02.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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$955 saved for retirement? Millions are in that boat. The typical American worker has less than $1,000 saved for retirement, according to a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS).

Hazard sign @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/955-sav...

23.02.2026 00:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Healthcare costs are eating into Social Security checks Out-of-pocket healthcare costs eat up roughly a third of a typical retiree’s Social Security income and almost a quarter of total income, according to a new report from the Center for Retirement at Bo...

The silent Social Security cut. @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/healthc...

14.02.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How student loan debt stymies retirement saving According to Fidelity Investments, among employees 50 and over who have student debt, their retirement balances are 30% lower than their peers without debt.

The domino effect of student loans @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/how-stu...

04.02.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

the domino effect of student loans @yahoofinance.com

04.02.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Retirement plan sponsors slow-walk private asset adoption, new report finds According to a new report from consulting firm Cerulli Associates, a small number of employer-provided retirement plans are rolling out offerings with private asset options this year. But it will be r...

This is a good thing, @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/retirem...

20.01.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to be a problem-solver? Focus on the positive, author says. A new book by career consultant Nir Bashan offers simple strategies to help us focus on creativity to succeed in our jobs, our businesses, and our relationships.

Try some can-do thinking @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/want-to...

20.01.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Newly expanded ABLE accounts create 'powerful retirement' tool for millions of disabled Americans Starting Jan. 1, 14 million disabled Americans are now eligible for ABLE accounts.

This is a big deal for many Americans @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/newly-e...

09.01.2026 12:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Financial Caregiving is Harder Than You Think Insights from Beth Pinsker and her new book, My Mother's Money

Why Financial Caregiving is Harder Than You Think @bethpinsker.bsky.social @bradleyschurman.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/populati...

27.12.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The interview’s on Zoom. Here's how to actually stand out. A career strategist gives the inside scoop on polishing your virtual interviews and presentations in her new book.

@yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/the-int...

23.12.2025 11:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Gen X is scrambling to close the savings gap as they near retirement Two new surveys zero in on Gen X angst when it comes to retirement savings, why they’re in this mess, and how they’re taking steps to dig themselves out.

Gen X is getting it together. #RetirementBits @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/gen-x-i...

17.12.2025 01:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#RetirementBites? Really....read on. @eisenb.bsky.social @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/why-retireme...

09.12.2025 12:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Working while collecting Social Security: The 'slow fade' to retirement more people are choosing A new study finds that 2 in 5 people combine work and Social Security benefits for at least some period of time as they near retirement.

"Working while collecting Social Security: The 'slow fade' to retirement more people are choosing" yhoo.it/3YfzAhc @yahoofinance.com @kerryhannon.bsky.social

#EconSky

08.12.2025 14:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Working while collecting Social Security: The 'slow fade' to retirement more people are choosing A new study finds that 2 in 5 people combine work and Social Security benefits for at least some period of time as they near retirement.

Little wonder. My @yahoofinance.com column. finance.yahoo.com/news/working...

08.12.2025 00:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Survey: Women are guessing when it comes to retirement planning More than half of women across all generations say they guess at the magic sum they’ll need to feel financially secure in retirement, according to a new survey.

Be honest. Are you guessing? My @yahoofinance.com column. @maddydychtwald.bsky.social adds her insights finance.yahoo.com/news/survey-...

03.12.2025 20:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Medicare Advantage woos seniors with plan perks, but a study found they often go unused Most Medicare Advantage enrollees say the extra perks offered by their plans are important, but less than half are taking advantage, a new study finds.

Medicare Advantage woos seniors with plan perks, but a study found they often go unused

29.11.2025 14:06 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Taking Social Security at 62 is a hot topic. Experts weigh in. Tap your Social Security at 62 and invest it in the stock market is the buzzy advice blowing up on TikTok and YouTube. Here's what's wrong with that thinking.

Taking Social Security at 62 is a hot topic. Experts weigh in.

29.11.2025 20:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Medicare Advantage woos seniors with plan perks, but a study found they often go unused Most Medicare Advantage enrollees say the extra perks offered by their plans are important, but less than half are taking advantage, a new study finds.

Open enrollment ends soon. Check out this @yahoofinance.com Column
finance.yahoo.com/news/medicar...

29.11.2025 21:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Taking Social Security at 62 is a hot topic. Experts weigh in. Tap your Social Security at 62 and invest it in the stock market is the buzzy advice blowing up on TikTok and YouTube. Here's what's wrong with that thinking.

Buzzy topic. @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/taking-...

29.11.2025 21:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Best Books of 2025 About Healthy Aging A guide for Gen X, advice for online resources, the importance of social connections, and more.

Over the moon. Retirement Bites for the win. @jannaherron.bsky.social www.wsj.com/lifestyle/20...

20.11.2025 20:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Medicare Part B premium price hike will cut into 2026 Social Security checks The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced last week that 2026 monthly Part B premiums will climb to $202.90, an increase of nearly 10% from this year.

Feeling the pinch @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/medicar...

17.11.2025 20:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What keeps people working later in life? Reflections on Warren Buffett's long run. Warren Buffett is stepping down from his duties as Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. Here's what expert observers say kept him working for more than six decades.

Love this @yahoofinance.com column
finance.yahoo.com/news/what-ke...

16.11.2025 23:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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While the job market sputters, seasonal hiring offers a lifeline For job seekers, standing out in this brutal job market is difficult. A seasonal gig can be a side door to full-time work.

Give it a shot. Contract to perm @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/while-t...

12.11.2025 23:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ways to Ensure Retirement Doesn’t Bite - ASA Generations It’s all about envisioning one’s dreams and figuring out how best to act on them.

Nope. Retirement doesn't have to bite. @jannaherron.bsky.social generations.asaging.org/ways-to-ensu...

10.11.2025 23:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In a brutal job market, LinkedIn's #OpenToWork badge may be worth the downsides Can the #OpenToWork badge on your LinkedIn profile help your chances of landing a job? Opinions vary.

Job hunting. Here's a question you might be pondering.Should you or shouldn't you? finance.yahoo.com/news/in-a-br... @yahoofinance.com @eisenb.bsky.social @johntarnoff.bsky.social and more

08.11.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks @kerryhannon.bsky.social !

26.10.2025 12:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to manage financial caregiving for an aging parent In her new book, author Beth Pinsker explains the practical ways to be a financial caregiver for a parent or aging relative amid the emotion.

Practical guide book with a big heart. @bethpinsker.bsky.social @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/how-to-...

26.10.2025 12:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026 The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. That’s up a notch from 2.5% this year but in line with the 2.6% average over the past two decades.

enough or not enough? @yahoofinance.com finance.yahoo.com/news/social-...

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