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The number of US workers in the labor market over the age of 75 is expected to nearly double over the next decade, creating a looming retirement crisis.

Retirement crisis looms as Americans struggle to save

The number of US workers in the labor market over the age of 75 is expected to nearly double over the next decade, creating a looming retirement crisis.

Retirement crisis looms as Americans struggle to save

The number of US workers in the labor market over the age of 75 is expected to nearly double over the next decade, creating a looming retirement crisis.

By Nicole Goodkind, CNN

Retirement is increasingly out of reach for lower middle class

Lower middle class Americans nearing retirement have steadily lost ground financially over the past two decades.

Retirement is increasingly out of reach for lower middle class

Lower middle class Americans nearing retirement have steadily lost ground financially over the past two decades.

Paula Span, New York Times

'Joygivers' wanted: Elder care startup CareYaya seeks retirees for new 'golden intern' program

This paid internship program will allow interested retirees to share their experiences with caregiving and help to steer CareYaya's tools and services toward practical implementations.

Coach in Netflix Series 'Cheer' Retires From Cheerleading

Her obsessive goal of training an elite small-town cheer squad into national champions made Monica Aldama one of the most famous cheer coaches in the country.

Isabella Kwai, New York Times

Higher contribution limits are coming for 401(k) retirement plans

Individuals will be allowed to contribute up to $23,000 to 401(k) retirement plans in 2024, up from $22,500 this year, under cost-of-living increases announced by the Internal Revenue Service this month.

Ann Carrns, New York Times

Money Desk: How To Choose an Advisor

With all the different options out there, what do you need to know when choosing a financial advisor?

Money Desk: Understanding Retirement Risks

A retirement plan needs to do more than just save money. It should be designed to mitigate all the risks related to retirement as well. We lay those out in this video.

New law limits how much money the state can reclaim from retirees it accidentally overpaid

A new law will limit how quickly the state can recover money from retirees it overpaid. The law is a response to a 5 On Your Side investigation that found North Carolina Treasurer's Office mistakenly overpaid millions of dollars of retirement money to recipients for decades.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Money Desk: Identifying Your Retirement Goals

When it comes to calculating how much you'll need in retirement, this is what you'll need to consider.

Dr. William Hedrick retiring from medical practice after 61 years

Dr. William Hedrick is set to retire this month after a 61-year medical career.

Raleigh icon of medicine Dr. William Hedrick retires after serving patients for 61 years

Dr. William Hedrick is set to retire this month after a 61-year medical career.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Money Desk: Choosing When to Retire

Making the right retirement decision is crucial. Understanding your lifestyle goals, market risks, and financial preparedness are key to ensuring a secure and fulfilling retirement.

State passes amendment to help with fumbling of payments, critics say it's 'disingenuous'

Following a WRAL 5 On Your Side investigation into the state treasurer's office and pushback from opponents, lawmakers amended a bill on Thursday.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

NC treasurer's overpayment recoupment bill passes senate

Lawmakers amended a bill on Thursday that changes how the state treasurer's office recoups money from retirees it incorrectly overpaid.

'Our whole life had just fallen apart': Disability payments wrongly stopped by state

The North Carolina Treasurer's Office had been trying to collect money from people who had been wrongly awarded disability benefits. However, the office relied on a misprinted law to do so.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

WRAL 5 On Your Side: Why NC's retirement payouts are bigger than expected

More incorrect payout and more miscalculations: Why 5 On Your Side's state retirement payout story is bigger than we expected.

'Broke Generation:' 64% of Gen Xers have stopped saving for retirement

While their parents belonged to the "Greatest Generation," Gen X may soon be carving out a reputation as the "Broke Generation." Let's take a look. By the way, it's never too late to start saving.

Wake Schools Superintendent reflects on long career before retiring

Superintendent Catty Moore is retiring from public education July 1. WRAL News spoke with her ahead of her retirement on what she's learned over the course of her 35-year career in public education.

Catty Moore on retirement, how schools have changed and lessons she's learned after 35 years in education

Ahead of her retirement on July 1, WRAL News spoke with the outgoing superintendent about her retirement, how schools have changed since she entered public education over 30 years ago and the lessons she's learned in that time.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Money Desk: Important Aspects of a Retirement Plan

Planning for retirement doesn't have to be complicated. It can be boiled down to 5 key aspects. Here they are.

Viewers raise concerns about NC Retirement System after 5 On Your Side investigation

After WRAL's Five on Your Side told the story of one couple who was ordered to pay back over $240,000 after an error cause overpayments for decades. The story had many viewers concerned of how this happened, and if their retirement will be affected.

How secure is your retirement? Viewers share concerns after 5 on Your Side investigation into State Retirement System errors

After 5 on Your Side shared the story of Joseph and Penny Glenn, who owed the state over $240,000 after an error by the Retirement System overpaid them for 17 years, viewers were left asking how this even happened.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter