HRS in the News

Since the study began in 1990, over 400 news articles have been published on the Health and Retirement Study and on research based on the HRS data.

Working to 70 is not an easy fix to the retirement crisis
Reuters, January 30, 2019
Married people walk faster and have stronger grip, new study says
CNN, January 24, 2019
This job challenge should scare older workers
CNBC, January 5, 2019
Age discrimination is more common than you think. Why aren’t we doing anything about it?
The Washington Post, January 3, 2019
Channel anxiety to avoid bad investment decisions
CNBC, April 11, 2018
Retiree Households Lose $111,000 to This Social Security Misstep
MoneyTalksNews
Having a paying job may help fend off Alzheimer’s disease in women
The Seattle Times
Are pre-retirees in the gig economy prepared for retirement?
Benefits Pro
Why do 37% of older workers retire earlier than planned?
Marketwatch, February 28, 2019
How We Measured Involuntary Job Losses Among Older Workers
ProPublica, December 28, 2018
If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours
ProPublica, December 28, 2018
Depression And Anxiety Linked To Higher Risk Of Other Major Health Conditions, Suggests New Study
Forbes, December 17, 2018
There's More Than One Way To Retire
Forbes, December 5, 2018
The Myth of Steady Retirement Spending, and Why Reality May Cost Less
The New York Times, November 29, 2018
Volunteering has some surprising health benefits. Here's how to find the right project for you.
NBC, November 7, 2018
Happy Childhood Memories May Boost Physical and Mental Health in Later Life
Newsweek, November 5, 2018
Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears
NPR, October 22, 2018
4 Big Benefits of a Roth IRA
The Motley Fool, October 16, 2018
1 in 6 older black people have been homeless at some point in their life, study finds
The Washington Post, October 9, 2018
It’s better to be born rich than gifted
The Washington Post, October 9, 2018
People with Weak Muscles Are More Likely to Die Early, Says Study
Men's Health/Hearst, August 28, 2018
The Toll of Caring for Aging Parents
U.S. News & World Report, August 23, 2018
Rosy assumptions on retirement timing invite rude financial surprise
Reuters, August 9, 2018
Could an Early Retirement Help You Live Longer?
U.S. News & World Report, June 22, 2018
4 Reasons to Work Longer
U.S. News and World Report, June 4, 2018
Now More Of Us Can Count On More Time Dodging The Dementia Bullet
The Washington Post, May 24, 2018
The myth of outliving your retirement savings
Reuters, May 2, 2018
Retirees can be too frugal with their spending
CBS News, April 27, 2018
Volunteering 2 hours a week can help ease loneliness, study finds
Today, April 24, 2018
Research Finds Volunteering Can Be Good for Your Health
The Wall Street Journal, April 22, 2018
Losing a spouse late in life linked to cognitive decline
Reuters, April 20, 2018
Cliches about only being as old as you feel are starting to have scientific backing
The Washington Post, April 14, 2018
Informal caregiving costs for CVD projected to double by 2035
Healio, April 9, 2018
Why Women Should Keep Working After Their Husbands Retire
The Wall Street Journal, April 3, 2018
The grave health consequences of a personal financial catastrophe
The Washington Post, April 3, 2018
Many Americans Try Retirement, Then Change Their Minds
The New York Times, March 30, 2018
How Much Do Retirees Really Depend on Social Security? Far Less Than You'd Think.
Forbes, March 28, 2018
Are retirees spending too little?
Forbes, March 26, 2018
Yes, it's true: Older people depend on Social Security
Morningstar, March 26, 2018
The suddenly hot job market for workers over 50
CNBC, March 20, 2018
Spotting Alzheimer’s Early Could Save America $7.9 Trillion
Bloomberg, March 20, 2018
Six ways to protect yourself and your loved ones against elder fraud
USA Today, March 15, 2018
For a Better Marriage, Act Like a Single Person
The New York Times, February 10, 2018
Pessimism about old age may be a risk factor for dementia
The Los Angeles Times, February 7, 2018
British government targets a modern public health scourge: Loneliness
The Los Angeles Times, January 17, 2018
Leaving Before The Party Ends: The widowhood effect, and the small hopes and major tragedies that shape us
The Ottawa Citizen, January 13, 2018
Column: For U.S. retirees, rising interest rates a double-edged sword
Reuters, January 4, 2018
Healthy resolutions for the year ahead
Chicago Tribune, January 4, 2018
Rethinking a common assumption about retirement spending
CBS News, December 25, 2017
Retiring early could kill you
Moneyish, December 23, 2017