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Economic Mobility of the States
Economic Mobility of the States is a new interactive tool that captures the findings of the first analysis of Americans’ economic mobility at the state level, including data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. more
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AARP Blog: Recession Will Haunt Us Into Retirement
Retirement Security Across Generations: Are Americans Prepared for Their Golden Years? was done by the Pew Charitable Trusts to examine how the recession affected the wealth and retirement security of boomers compared with other age groups. more
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Washington Post: Future Retirees at Risk of Downward Mobility
The retirement prospects of Americans are slipping for the first time in generations, according to a report released Thursday, adding a new voice to those warning that future retirees face the risk of downward mobility when they leave the workforce. more
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Retirement Security Across Generations
This report explores how the Great Recession affected the wealth and retirement security of baby boomers relative to younger and older age groups. more
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The Atlantic: How Bad Is the Job Market For College Grads? Your Definitive Guide
Young bachelor's holders are hurting. But they're still doing better than high-school grads, and their crisis has been vastly overstated. more
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Pew Explores Damaging Effects of Unemployment & Unexpected Wealth Losses on Mobility and Economic Security
A new study from The Pew Charitable Trusts, Hard Choices: Navigating the Economic Shock of Unemployment, examines how American families cope with unexpected financial setbacks and how those periods of economic uncertainty draw down financial resources. The report studies families across race and income levels, revealing different experiences resulting from unemployment and the difficult choices many of them face. more
