How I’m Navigating Financial Uncertainty in a Changing Economy

How I’m Navigating Financial Uncertainty in a Changing Economy

The FIRE movement is filled with people who aim to accumulate enough money so they can retire early. Some FIRE advocates want to follow the 4% withdrawal rule when they retire, but recent market volatility has added uncertainty to the FIRE promise. One Redditor addressed the elephant in the room and asked the community how they are addressing the current economic uncertainty.  Redditors mostly kept the course, but some of them made adjustments t…

Tariffs Could Make for a Rockier Retirement - B’nai B’rith International

Legislative Director for Aging Policy Evan Carmen takes a look at the impact of tariffs on retirement savings.

Women Face Higher Risks of Missing Retirement Goals Amid Trump's Tariff-induced Market Turmoil

Women have retirement account balances 30% lower than men but at the same time live longer than them, according to BlackRock research. Lower earnings and caregiving responsibilities make it difficult for women to save for retirement. The gender pay gap also impacts the ability of women to save adequately. Women earn 83 cents for every dollar earned by men. 'Women, especially women of colour and those facing multiple forms of marginalisation, ten…