Political Landscape - Argentina's president holds a strong position [1] - To address significant economic challenges like tax and pensions, skillful negotiation and relationship-building are crucial [1]

Economic Crisis - Europe is facing a significant pensions and healthcare entitlements crisis [1] - The European Central Bank (ECB) may need to increase money supply (print new Euros) to address the crisis [1] - Unskilled immigration into welfare systems exacerbates the existing problems [1] Social Impact - Individuals should be cautious about relying on their pensions [1]

401(k)s and pensions are both employer-sponsored retirement plans, but pensions are less common. https://t.co/luvlRYE0af ...

“I want my inheritance now.” From forced property transfers to drained pensions, older people are increasingly losing their life savings to family members. https://t.co/7XOdyuTbB1 ...

EU Eyes Boost to Pensions, Crypto Oversight Before 2026► https://t.co/FFj532ACoe https://t.co/FFj532ACoe ...

Financial Stability - Chicago is providing cash to its underfunded pensions to prevent asset sales for retirement checks [1] - The cash infusion is a temporary measure while awaiting property tax revenue collection [1] - A computer issue caused delays in property tax collections [1]

Eugene Shkolnikov’s team of nine helps immigrant families–some rich, some new refugees without much–navigate U.S. insurance, pensions, taxes and legacy planning. https://t.co/4vLpDvU5hn (Photo: Northwestern Mutual) https://t.co/zDJjjrWkjJ ...

Team & Service - Eugene Shkolnikov's team consists of nine members [1] - The team assists immigrant families with U S insurance, pensions, taxes, and legacy planning [1] - The clients range from wealthy individuals to new refugees [1]

Eugene Shkolnikov’s team of nine helps immigrant families–some rich, some new refugees without much–navigate U.S. insurance, pensions, taxes and legacy planning. https://t.co/Tk5BB5A6m7 (Photo: Northwestern Mutual) https://t.co/s9Y2zX4DE6 ...

Retirement Concerns & Expectations - 64% of Americans surveyed are more worried about running out of money in retirement than dying, and 25% believe they won't ever be able to retire [1] - Roughly 80% of Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z workers believe it will be harder for their generation to achieve financial security than it was for their parents [4] - 70% of U S workers surveyed who have not retired yet considered pushing back their retirement date [22] Social Security & Pension System - Social Security benefits are a major income source for 58% of US retirees [16] - In 1989, 63% of full-time workers at companies with more than 100 employees had a pension, but today only about 15% of private industry workers do [9] - The US Social Security system is facing insolvency within seven years [17] Generational Differences in Retirement Preparedness - Younger workers today often have more in retirement accounts by age 30 than boomers did [6] - 39% of Gen Z, 36% of millennials, and 24% of Gen X have student loans, compared with about 7% of boomers [14] - The top 10% of millennials have 20% more wealth than the top baby boomers at the same age [13] Factors Affecting Retirement - Retirement ages are rising in more than half of OECD countries due to improved longevity and health [2] - Over half of people retire sooner than they ever plan to [3] - Three main reasons younger Americans will likely have to work longer than baby boomers are: longer and healthier lives, Social Security benefits won't cover the full cost of living, and many Americans don't save enough [7]