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Navigating the retirement window: Introduce more certainty to outcomes

Mar 20, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

The “Retirement Window” is the period between 55-70 when risks are heightened and pivotal decisions shape retirement outcomes.
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Women and retirement: Why guaranteed income could be a game-changer

Mar 19, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Women face unique challenges when it comes to saving: the gender pay gap, and the career gap that can come with caregiving responsibilities.
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Adding emergency savings solutions to retirement plans

Mar 8, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Emergency savings solutions in retirement plans are on the horizon. See what the research teaches us and how 401(k) plans can benefit from lessons learned.
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The five forces shaping retirement

Jan 24, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Retirement confidence has plunged to levels not seen since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. This challenging period magnifies the cracks in our retirement system. Our report identifies five major trends shaping retirement.
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How to optimize retirement income

Jan 21, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

How can individuals optimize retirement income – and the role policymakers have to play in advancing financial security? BlackRock worked with the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) to lift the veil.
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Women live longer. Can they afford it?

Jan 21, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

According to estimates, there are more than 8 million women in the U.S. living past the female life expectancy of 79.3 years. But can they afford it?
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A retirement for the ages

Jan 15, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Save for retirement from your first job to the finish line. Focus on your needs, tailor your strategy, and get financial guidance for your journey.
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Women in investing: strategies for financial empowerment

Jan 9, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

On International Women’s Day, Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, Head of iShares Investment Strategy and Markets Coverage at BlackRock, and Anne Ackerley, BlackRock’s Senior Advisor on Retirement, sat down for a conversation about women and investing.
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Who benefits from guaranteed lifetime income?

Jan 9, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

BlackRock modeling reveals that guaranteed lifetime income enhances savings for all workers, ensuring retirees don't outlive their funds.
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Annuity owners value the benefits of lifetime income

Oct 22, 2024 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Discover why annuity owners value lifetime income for financial security, peace of mind, and protection against market volatility and inflation.
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Not slowing down: 30 years of LifePath® target date funds

Oct 20, 2024 | By BlackRock

In the 30 years since we pioneered target date funds, we’ve continually evolved our LifePath franchise to deliver the retirement outcomes savers need. So when they retire, they can do so on their own terms. Whether that means slowing down – or not.
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6 reasons to consider retirement income

Aug 15, 2024 | By BlackRock

Learn how guaranteed retirement income can ease financial fears, improve mental health, and safeguard against financial exploitation for a secure retirement.
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Retirement. It’s personal.

Jul 30, 2024 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

BlackRock's 2024 Read on Retirement® survey reveals that retirement is personal. And yet, many of the challenges workes face are common and shared.
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Will my income last a lifetime?

Jun 18, 2024 | By BlackRock

Decumulation, or spending down one’s retirement assets, is far from a straightforward exercise. We explore some of the risks and introduce potential solutions for retirees.

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