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Americans are known for being reluctant to spend their life savings after they retire. The burning question has always been why. New research comparing tight-fisted Americans with more free-spending Swedes found that U.S. retirees tend to hold on to their savings, because they face more risk of having to pay high out-of-pocket costs in t…

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Remaining on the job for a few more years may not appeal to many older Americans who long to retire. But in the above video, a compelling case for working longer is made by Steven Sass, an economist with the Center for Retirement, who also edits this blog. Sass explains that delaying retirement improves a…