Elizabeth O'Brien

New York

Senior Personal Finance Reporter at Barron's

Senior personal finance reporter @barronsonline

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DOGE’s Harsh Reality: Forced Retirement May Be More Likely Than You Think

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

Many Americans plan to keep working into their late 60s or early 70s. But that may be less likely today. While the economy remains strong, recession fears are mounting. And even some of the most secure government jobs are under siege by Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency—forcing older workers to look for new jobs or take an unplanned early retirement. For older workers, it’s important to have a backup plan, since people tend to overestimate how long they’ll keep working.
DOGE’s Harsh Reality: Forced Retirement May Be More Likely Than You Think

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

NowCNN — A federal judge in Maryland has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a 20-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador, ruling the removal violated a court settlement protecting some young migrants with pending asylum claims, according to an order issued …
DOGE’s Harsh Reality: Forced Retirement May Be More Likely Than You Think

3 weeks ago | barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

Many Americans plan to keep working into their late 60s or early 70s. But that may be less likely today. While the economy remains strong, recession fears are mounting. And even some of the most secure government jobs are under siege by Elon Musk’s DOGE—forcing older workers to look for new jobs or take an unplanned early retirement.
Retirees, Now’s Not the Time to Buy the Dip

3 weeks ago | barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

The S&P 500 has entered correction territory, and investors may be wondering if it’s a good time to scoop up shares that have gone on sale. For retirees, the answer is: probably not.
Should You Buy the Stock Market Dip?

3 weeks ago | barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

The S&P 500 has entered correction territory, and investors may be wondering if it’s a good time to scoop up shares that have gone on sale. For retirees, the answer is: probably not. The S&P 500 is down 10% this year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down nearly 16%. Extreme volatility has characterized the market since the “Liberation Day” launch of President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs in early April.
The Trade War Is Here. Retirees, It’s Time to Protect Your Portfolio.

4 weeks ago | barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

With President Donald Trump’s trade war whipsawing the stock market, it’s important for investors to control what they can. For retirees, that means insulating your portfolio from volatility and downturns in both the market and economy. The past few weeks have been a nail-biting time as Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs have sent stocks gyrating. Retirees may be feeling particularly anxious.
The Trade War Is Here. Retirees, It’s Time to Protect Your Portfolio.

4 weeks ago | barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

Skip to Main ContentSkip to SearchThe Trade War Is Here. Retirees, It’s Time to Protect Your Portfolio. April 17, 2025, 1:00 am EDTIn this articleWith President Donald Trump’s trade war whipsawing the stock market, it’s important for investors to control what they can. For retirees, that means insulating your portfolio from volatility and downturns in both the market and economy.
Gold Has Gone Through the Roof. Retirees Should Keep a Lid on It.

1 month ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

Gold Has Gone Through the Roof. Retirees Should Keep a Lid on It.Gold Has Gone Through the Roof. Retirees Should Keep a Lid on It.Investors are flocking to the precious metal as a haven against trade turmoil and other market pressures. Don’t get carried away.
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Would Slash Jobs and Gut State Economies. A New Report Details the Damage.

1 month ago | msn.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

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Single retirees face new challenges. Here are ways to cope.

1 month ago | fidelity.com | Elizabeth O'Brien

Bill Kincaid and his wife had their retirement all planned out. In 2015, the retired physicians downsized from St. Louis to Washington, D.C., where they enjoyed museums, concerts, and other activities. But two years ago, Kincaid’s wife Marilyn died at 76 following complications from chemotherapy. Kincaid found himself alone, forced to recalibrate his life without a partner. “We had each other covered,” says Kincaid, 78.

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