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The 10 best states for retirement in 2026 — and the 10 worst

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Their goal is a peaceful retirement. Up to half a million dollars in student loans is standing in the way.

For some, retirement means relaxation. For Jordan Hendrickson, retirement means debt.”I don’t have any retirement savings,” Hendrickson, 54, told Business Insider. “I don’t see any other way than working up until my last day.”Hendrickson received her doctorate in psychology in 2013, bringing her total student-loan balance to about $350,000, including…

Getting Laid Off at 58 Changed How I Think About Retirement

When I was laid off in November, I was more than halfway vested in my company’s ESOP plan. I had convinced myself that if I could hang on for two more years, I could step away from the traditional work world and pursue my passion projects full time.I had it…

Do You Trust AI Enough to Stop Saving for Retirement?

How confident are you in AI? Enough to bet your retirement on it?That’s become a debate thanks to a bold proclamation by Elon Musk: Saving for retirement in 10 or 20 years “won’t matter.”Musk’s confidence comes from the work he’s doing in artificial intelligence. The technological advancements will create an…

How My 90-Year-Old Grandpa Had Fulfilling Life and Great Retirement

Most people look forward to relaxing during retirement, but not my grandpa.After working for 40 years at the county’s Department of Agriculture, my grandpa started a part-time job at a local towing company. He didn’t have to, financially, but he wanted to stay busy.What started as a fun retirement gig…

My Mom Prepared for Retirement, but Dementia Destroyed Her Savings

When my mom retired, she owned her home and had “enough” saved in her savings account. She had planned the way most people do: based on her ideal aging scenario, which was also the least expensive one.She had hoped to continue living alone in her condo into her elder years,…