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FDA made a mistake in approving a questionable Alzheimer’s drug, but Medicare could act to reduce false hopes and unethical profits: The true impact of the medication is yet to be seen, and some critics argue it won’t be the miracle many hope it to be. 

Saving Social Security will be far harder this time than it was in 1983: The government program needs help from Congress, but there’s no concrete solutions in place at the moment. 

I’m a 55-year-old single mom adopting a teenager. I have $550,000 in my retirement account, make $295,000 a year but would like to retire early. Can I?: Early retirement may be feasible, but there are a few strategies this woman should consider before she leaves the workforce. 

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More in retirement news:

Retirement: ‘A struggle for the millennials’ (The New York Times)

All eyes on Stephen Breyer’s retirement plans as Supreme Court term ends (CNN)

Why retire? A letter from Marc Zumoff (NBC Sports)

The obvious, if overlooked, retirement crisis solution (401(k) Specialist)

Happy birthday to me! How I think about un-retirement planning (Forbes

Republicans ask federal retirement plan for details on BlackRock, State Street’s votes (Wall Street Journal)

Research and Insight:

IRS again extends remote witnessing for retirement plan changes (SHRM)

Affording retirement: Behaviors to avoid and adopt (ASPPA)

LGTBQ+ consumers have high retirement savings goals: survey (ThinkAdvisor)

Lack of income, future income misperceptions hinder retirement savings (Plansponsor

An appreciation of professional caregivers (Center for Retirement Research at Boston College

To share with your family, friends and clients:

We want to live in a small town where we can bike, hike and kayak — so where should we retire?

Should you trade in your old car to get the latest safety features? 

These are the best small coastal towns for retirement in Uruguay 

Is a robo adviser right for me?

What long-term services and supports do retirees need?

A quarter of 65-year-old Americans will have ‘severe need’ for long-term care 

Considering a move for retirement? How to know if you’re ready or not 

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