News You Should Know: Colorado Releases 10-Year Plan on Aging

State Unveils 10-Year Plan to Address Colorado’s Growing Older Population | Denver7

The State of Colorado has released a strategic plan that aims to address the needs of older citizens over the next decade. The plan incorporates five goals to support the well-being of aging Coloradans, from improving access to health care and other services to boosting economic security.

Social Security Turns 90. Here’s What Could Happen to Future Benefits | CNBC

Ninety years ago this month, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, creating the Social Security program that has become a vital source of income for many aging and disabled Americans. As the program hits a major milestone, there are multiple efforts underway to improve Social Security’s finances so it will remain secure going forward.

Trump Opens the Door for Private Equity and Crypto as 401(k) Options | AP News

President Trump signed an executive order that will allow employer-based retirement plans like 401(k)s to include private assets—such as private equity, cryptocurrency, or real estate—in their investment offerings. It’s not yet clear what those types of funds might look like, and experts say workers will want to carefully consider risks and costs associated with such assets.

Most Americans Know Having a Will is Important, Yet Less Than a Third Have One | Investopedia

A recent survey found the number of Americans who have created a will has declined, despite a majority of people understanding the importance of having one. Fewer than a quarter of people who responded to the Caring.com survey said they have a will, down from 33% in 2022.

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