Jason J. Fichtner
@JJFichtner
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Executive Director, Retirement Income Institute. Opinions/Tweets/Retweets are my own and not necessarily the opinions of any affiliated organization.
Washington, DC
Joined March 2011
Gen X has faced more financial hurdles than any generation before them, making it harder to save for retirement. New research from the Retirement Income Institute reveals the challenges ahead:
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Good to see bipartisan action on legislation that could improve the retirement security for millions of future Social Security beneficiaries - all just by changing how we frame and talk about the claiming decision.
The Claiming Age Clarity Act will help beneficiaries understand the consequences of claiming benefits early so that each person can make a fully-informed decision for themselves. In the scheme of everything going on, it's worth taking a moment to celebrate small bipartisan wins
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For more background information see this paper I co-authored at @BPC_Bipartisan -
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Social Security has been making news lately. @JJFichtner shares some of his thoughts on recent changes with @NYTimes ahead of our congressional briefing with @JeanChatzky and @FinkeOnFinances tomorrow. https://t.co/5ZIUhnYIN5
nytimes.com
Deep staff reductions. New policies. Spreading misinformation. Since President Trump has taken office, the agency has been in tumult.
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With links to @JJFichtner’s great work on this long running problem.
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The #Peak65Zone means every household is at risk of not maintaining their standard of living in retirement. @JJFichtner's white paper takes a deeper dive on the #Peak65 moment: https://t.co/SNZwq5ik1r
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You can't talk about #protectedincome without talking about #SocialSecurity. @JJFichtner, @Ramsey_Alwin, @ShaiAkabas, and @dcjretiresecure are discussing some of the biggest misconceptions around Social Security and what those mean for a secure retirement. #ALISummit24
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@JJFichtner discusses how many people claim Social Security early because of their concern the trust fund will run it. The political inertia on this topic is hurting our seniors' financial futures. #ALISummit24
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📣 #SocialSecurity announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 this morning. Get insights from BPC Chief Economist @JJFichtner: https://t.co/DeE6yAHQPE
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“Can I give them both C-minuses on debt policy?” Our chief economist @JJFichtner grading the presidential candidates in the @washingtonpost. https://t.co/wuMgzT9rhP
washingtonpost.com
The national debt is set to reach historic levels within years, but experts say neither President Biden nor Donald Trump has plans that would stabilize the U.S. financial future.
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Important new research from @alincome's Retirement Income Institute examines how protected income helps retirees feel more comfortable spending money in their second acts. Read more from Fellows @MichaelFinke and @DavidMBlanchett: https://t.co/9mYoPOcGXz
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Talking with old friends is always fun, but talking to this old friend about a topic he knows so much about was even better. Listen up!
New episode of #QualifiedOpinions is out now and it's a must-listen. 🔊🔊 Tune in here: https://t.co/kOSLkA4grt. With Social Security and Medicare set to become insolvent in less than 10 years, the federal government is desperately seeking new revenue sources. The new big idea
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New episode of #QualifiedOpinions is out now and it's a must-listen. 🔊🔊 Tune in here: https://t.co/kOSLkA4grt. With Social Security and Medicare set to become insolvent in less than 10 years, the federal government is desperately seeking new revenue sources. The new big idea
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🗓️ TODAY @ 12pm: Join us for a virtual event exploring the status of the #SocialSecurity and #Medicare trust funds. Our expert panel includes: ➤ @Michael_Chernew ➤ @andreaducas ➤ @JJFichtner ➤ @LHaltzel ➤ moderated by @MarcGoldwein Register: https://t.co/I67Lvk3RbU.
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Executive Director of the Retirement Income Institute @JJFichtner and @EquitableFin's Connie Weaver shared thoughtful insights about the retirement income crisis at the @NCOAging's Age & Action conference.
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It’s not too late to register for next week’s webinar with The Longevity Project. Join Bryan Pinsky, @KerryHannon, and @JJFichtner for a conversation about the #Peak65 moment moderated by Ken Stern. Register here: https://t.co/c3avZKShdO
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says 65 retirement age is too low. Here's what experts say https://t.co/fmwG49M3un
@BPC_Bipartisan @alincome
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“We have to do this now.” I couldn’t agree more @JJFichtner. Millions of Americans entering the #Peak65Zone are facing a retirement income crisis. Thank you to @LorieKonish for highlighting the work you and @alincome are doing to tackle this problem. https://t.co/e98pd9K2dL
cnbc.com
More Americans are expected to turn 65 through 2027 than in any time in history. Despite the 'silver tsunami,' the correct age to retire is still in question.
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"We probably have a four-year window, being optimistic, to really start making plans." - @JJFichtner Read more via @LorieKonish. 👇
As baby boomers hit 'peak 65' this year, what the retirement age should be is up for debate
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New short paper by Charles Blahous, @JJFichtner and yours Truly: Social Security Needs Fixing, Tax Increases on Savings Are Not the Solution | Mercatus Center
mercatus.org
When the latest Social Security Trustees Report was released in March 2023, we were reminded yet again of the parlous financial condition of the Social Security program. [1] According to the report,...
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