Shortening The Time Before Retirement, What’s Their Name Again?

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A personal finance expert talks with us about the growing number of Americans less willing to continue working into their 60s, and some things to consider about retiring early. Then a psychologist offers some advice on remembering people’s names (and explains why we forget them in the first place).

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    New data from the New York Federal Reserve shows that Americans say they’re less likely to work into their late 60s. We talk to an expert on retirement and personal finance about the pandemic’s impact on the shift, and what you need to do to prepare financially for an early retirement.

  • Why We Forget People's Names

    Science proves it: Names are more difficult to remember than other facts about a person. A psychologist explains why, and gives tips on how to remember the people in your life who have you saying, “What’s their name again?”

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Kerry Hannon Guest
  • Daniel T. Willingham Guest

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