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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/10/25/why-national-retirement-security-month-matters-opinion/"><strong>Why National Retirement Security Month Matters (Opinion) | The Daily Camera</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Colorado PERA CEO/Executive Director Andrew Roth penned a guest column for the <em>Daily Camera</em>, explaining why National Retirement Security Month is important. Roth encourages everyone to discuss financial preparedness and take steps to boost their savings.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://money.com/bigger-tax-refunds-in-2026-withholding/"><strong>Why Tax Refunds Will Probably Be Bigger in 2026 | Money</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Some taxpayers are set to receive larger refunds when they file their tax returns early next year due to the tax and spending bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While some of the provisions of the bill don’t take effect until 2026, some key changes—such as an additional tax deduction of up to $6,000 for senior taxpayers—apply to tax year 2025.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/retirement-mistake-longevity-unprepared-old-age-john-hancock-mit-study/"><strong>Americans Are Living Longer, But Many Are Making a Costly Mistake About Old Age | CBS News</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">New research finds that while Americans are living longer, many of us are not well-prepared for a long retirement. In its new Longevity Preparedness Index, the MIT AgeLab gave especially low scores on factors related to care, such as preparing for long-term care needs and making sure health-related documents are in order.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-positive-views-aging-healthier-lifestyles.html" class="broken_link"><strong>Positive Views on Aging May Lead to Healthier, More Active Lifestyles, New Study Finds | Medical Xpress</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A positive mindset can be a powerful thing, and new research shows a positive view of aging might just affect how well we age. Researchers from the University of Surrey found that older people with a more positive outlook on aging tend to engage more in behaviors that help us stay healthy as we get older, such as physical exercise.</p>



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News You Should Know: The Importance of National Retirement Security Month