The pandemic is having an impact on many people’s retirement plans — either delaying it further thanks to job loss, or layoffs forcing other’s into early retirement. We talk with a retirement security expert about how covid-19 has changed the retirement story. And, according to a new study, the rate of suicides did not increase at the start of the pandemic. We’ll learn more.
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How Did COVID-19 Shutdowns Affect Suicide Rates?
Against some expectations, new data suggests that suicides didn’t spike during COVID-19 lockdowns. We make sense of the news with a psychologist and discuss how isolation has been a positive experience for some.
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How The Pandemic Has Impacted Retirement Plans And Possibilities
The pandemic is having an impact on many people’s retirement plans — either delaying it further thanks to job loss or layoffs or forcing other’s into early retirement. We talk with a retirement security expert about how Covid-19 has changed the retirement story.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Greg Rogers Guest
- Teresa Ghilarducci Guest
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