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Prime Workforce Stays Strong

The labor force participation rate — the percentage of Americans age 16 and older who are working or actively looking for work — peaked in early 2000, when it began to drop due to an aging population and more young people in college.

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Ranking the World’s 20 Largest Economies

This information ranks countries by their forecasted gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 and compares their inflation-adjusted growth since 2015.

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Life Insurance in Retirement

What role can life insurance play in your retirement plan?

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Four Common Questions about Social Security

As you near retirement, it’s likely you’ll have many questions about Social Security. Here are a few of the most common questions and answers about Social Security benefits.

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Social Security: What Should You Do at Age 62?

Is 62 your lucky number? If you’re eligible, that’s the earliest age you can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits.

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