December 2025

EEUU: Un sindicato denunció riesgos para fondos de pensiones en la estructura del mercado cripto

La Federación Americana de Profesores (AFT), un sindicato que defiende a los educadores en Estados Unidos, ha expresado su oposición a la legislación sobre la estructura del mercado de criptomonedas que se está tramitando en el Senado, alegando que "amenaza la estabilidad de su seguridad en la jubilación". En una carta enviada el lunes a los líderes republicanos y demócratas del Comité Bancario del Senado de Estados Unidos, facilitada por la CNBC, la AFT se opuso a la aprobación de...

US. Major labor union warns new bill could put retirement savings at risk

The fight over how the U.S. should regulate digital assets escalated this week after one of the country’s largest labor unions warned Congress that a new crypto bill could put retirement savings at risk. At the same time, Wall Street is beginning to experiment with tokenized stocks, the very scenario unions say the legislation fails to control. Tokenized stocks are digital versions of real company shares that live on a blockchain but still represent the same ownership and rights as traditional...

US Workforce Is Aging Fastest in These Industries

The U.S. workforce is aging, and workers who are 55 or older have been the fastest-growing age group in the labor force for more than two decades, according to new research by the U.S. Census Bureau. Those aged 55 or older made up almost a quarter (24 percent) of the U.S. workforce in 2022, which was up from 10 percent in 1994. The data also revealed which industries have greater concentrations of older workers than others. Why It Matters There is growing concern about America's...

US. AIC President in Fortune: “Private equity is an essential part of solving our country’s retirement crisis”

Yesterday, Fortune published an op-ed by Will Dunham, President and CEO of the American Investment Council, highlighting how expanding Americans’ access to private markets through their 401(k)s can play a key role in solving the retirement crisis. The op-ed cites data from a new AIC report showing that private equity has delivered stronger returns compared to public markets and other asset classes over 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year time horizons, even when accounting for fees. Some key takeaways from Will’s op-ed are outlined below: Read...

US. 3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning in 2026

Provisions in Secure 2.0, OBBBA affect retirement savers and retirees. For retirement savers and retirees, the ringing in of the new year will bring more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions. The retirement legislation known as Secure 2.0 will also continue to phase in, bringing implications for retirement savers. In addition, the budget law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has impacts for retirement savers and retirees. Here’s a roundup of three key retirement-related changes to watch...

Major Changes To U.S. Pensions Being Considered By Congress

Congress is considering major changes to U.S. pensions after a new bill was introduced this week. The proposal, put forward by Democratic Representative Eugene Vindman of Virginia, seeks to make it easier for Americans to build emergency savings without sacrificing their retirement security. Why It Matters Vindman’s Congressional bill would modify eligibility rules and raise contribution limits for pension-linked emergency savings accounts—programs that allow workers to set aside funds for unexpected expenses alongside their retirement savings. If enacted, it could reshape how millions of employees prepare for financial shocks, offering a safety...

The working life course of aging LGBTQ workers: An intersectional perspective and a theoretical framework

By Raphael Epper-Hattab & Bryndís D Steindórsdóttir  Aging LGBTQ workers represent a unique and diverse population of workers who have struggled with homophobic and transphobic social constructions and a prolonged invalidation of their identities, stemming from periods when social exclusion and discrimination dominated their lives. These challenges have imposed multifaceted marginalization not only on their life patterns but also on their occupational trajectories and interpersonal relationships at work. Against this backdrop, drawing attention to characteristics of the occupational careers of...

Por qué los ‘Baby Boomers’ acumulan la mayor riqueza de la historia de EEUU

La generación de los "Baby Boomers", aquellos nacidos entre 1946 y 1964, se consolidó como la más rica en la historia de Estados Unidos. Según datos recientes de la Reserva Federal, este grupo concentra activos que superan los 85 billones de dólares, una cifra que representa más de la mitad de toda la riqueza de los hogares del país. Este fenómeno de acumulación, resultado de condiciones económicas y políticas excepcionales, plantea serios interrogantes sobre las posibilidades de las generaciones...

US. What Young People Need to Know About Workplace Retirement Savings

Workplace retirement savings plans are an excellent way to invest in your future, and the earlier you start, the more opportunity your savings have to grow. Typically automated through payroll deductions, contributions to a plan like a 401(k) or 403(b) are tax-advantaged and easy to make. Recent research by Edward Jones and Morning Consult shows that three in five Americans who have access to a workplace retirement plan contribute, however 59% of all Americans’ employers do not offer one, leaving...

US. Nearly 30,000 Chicago teachers are caught in pension trap

Chicago teacher pensions leave nearly 30,000 teachers without access to benefits and the Illinois General Assembly’s solutions not only won’t help, they’ll likely make things worse. What most retirees really need is flexibility. The Public School Teachers’ Pension and Retirement Fund of Chicago recently released its annual actuarial report. It highlights why pensioners need more flexibility – not boosted benefits – to secure their retirements. 1) Nearly 30,000 former teachers aren’t eligible for retirement benefits By nature, a pension fund is designed to serve career...