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S&P 500 Boom Is Sending Older Americans Into ‘Retirement Party,’ Economists Say ‘Strength of the Equity Market Is Partly to Blame’

Sep 22, 2026 · 04:46 AM ET· updated 1h ago
S&P 500 Boom Is Sending Older Americans Into ‘Retirement Party,’ Economists Say ‘Strength of the Equity Market Is Partly to Blame’

Stock gains are encouraging Americans to retire, while economists warn a downturn could hurt workers.

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Stock gains are making some older people feel rich enough to retire now. But if stocks fall later, those early retirees could face money problems.

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