In the U.S., the monthly payments increase the longer one works—researchers have now examined whether delaying retirement is financially worthwhile.

In the U.S., the monthly payments increase the longer one works—researchers have now examined whether delaying retirement is financially worthwhile.

  • Earlier retirement: Researchers have analyzed data from the United States to examine whether retiring earlier is worthwhile.
  • Findings: The study shows that the financial risk of delaying retirement particularly affects men and low-income groups in the U.S.
  • Making the most of it: For sick individuals in the U.S., retiring early can help them receive some of the benefits they paid for—even if they do not have long to live.
  • I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 days ago

    It’s from a German university, could be their default translation. In Europe, I think the default adjective for a retired person is pensioner, regardless of whether or not they actually have a pension.