Retire? In this economy?!

退休?在这个经济状况下?!

Today, Explained

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2025-04-27

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With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement. This episode was produced by Carla Javier and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo credit: Momo Productions/Getty Images.  Call us with your questions about personal style: 1-800-618-8545. You can also send us a note at vox.com/askvox. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Hey, you're listening to Explain It To Me.

  • I'm John Glenn Hill, and I know I'm not supposed to,

  • but after hearing all of this news about the economy,

  • its ups, its downs, I did the thing they tell us not to do.

  • I looked at my 401k, and you guys, it was not cute.

  • I started to worry, even more so for my parents and other people their age.

  • They're so much closer to needing that money than I am right now.

  • I am 58 years old,

  • and I'm currently thinking about retiring from my state job and wondering how do you know when you've got enough money,

  • how do you know?