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'' Olivia Mitchell Writes Op-Ed on How Financial Skills Decline with Age, MarketWatch Olivia Mitchell's op-ed in MarketWatch highlights research showing that finan April 18, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell Advocates for Early Financial Education at Home to Improve Financial Literacy, Al Día Olivia Mitchell advocates for starting financial education at home from an early age to improve financial literacy and reduce economic burdens, reports April 16, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell Emphasizes Teaching Children About Financial Literacy, Knowledge at Wharton Olivia Mitchell emphasizes that early financial literacy education for children fosters lifelong money management skills, reports April 15, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell Co-Authored Research on Financial Literacy in Adults Declines with Age, The Daily Pennsylvania The Daily Pennsylvanian reports that a new study co-authored by Olivia Mitchell finds older adults' financial and April 14, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell Offers Practical Financial Tips for All Ages in Honor of Financial Literacy Month, Insights from Wharton Insights from Wharton features Olivia Mitchell offering practical advice on improving financial April 7, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell Examines Financial Education and Practical Steps for Building Financial Literacy Across Generations Olivia Mitchell, in Wharton Business Daily, discusses the state of U.S. April 2, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell Co-Authored Research on Declining Literacy in Older Adults, Knowledge at Wharton Knowledge at Wharton features a study co-authored by Olivia Mitchell revealing that financial and healt April 1, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell Discusses Retirement Regrets and the Need for Increased Savings on Decoding Retirement, Yahoo Finance Olivia Mitchell discusses common retirement regrets and the need for increased savings due to the impending insolvency of the Social Security Trust Fund on Decoding Retirement, February 25, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell Discusses Regrets Individuals Are Facing in Retirement, Yahoo Finance In an episode of Decoding Retirement on Yahoo Finance, February 25, 2025
'' Olivia Mitchell will receive the CIO's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, Chief Investment Officer Chief Investment Officer reports that Olivia Mitchell is honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achiev November 13, 2024
'' Olivia Mitchell Quoted on Why Boeing Workers' Push for Pension Plan Restart Won’t Succeed, Barron's Olivia Mitchell said in October 24, 2024
"" Olivia Mitchell in an Interview Talks about Financial Planning for a Worry Free Retirement, Finance & Development Magazine In an interview with Finance & Development Magazine, Olivia Mitchell discusses how supporti September 1, 2024
'' Olivia S. Mitchell was recently featured in the Forbes feature article - "50 over 50: Investment" Olivia S. August 27, 2024
Hands of a retiree counting pennies. Olivia S. Mitchell Wrote an Op-Ed about the Decision Retirees Face Regarding What to Do with Their 401(K) Plans Once They Retire, The Wall Street Journal Olivia S. August 10, 2024
"" Olivia Mitchell Featured for Her Many Accomplishments, Forbes A new Forbes article highlights the woman who shape the way money flows in our country. Olivia Mitchell was featured for many accomplishments such as 300 articles and books, and advising governments including the U.S! August 8, 2024
Image of Olivia S. Mitchelll Olivia S. Mitchell Spoke about Her Life's Work as an Economist, Knowledge at Wharton In a candid conversation with Wharton Dean Erika James, Olivia S. Mitchell discusses her research on retirement and pension decisions and her insights from over four decades in the field. August 6, 2024
A stack of money with a rubber band. Olivia Mitchell Quoted on the Hardships of Saving for Retirement, Knowledge at Wharton “Let’s be honest, saving is no fun. People don’t get ‘utils’ (or utility) out of saving. They get utils out of spending.” said Mitchell.  Citation: July 15, 2024
Dollar bill in a cage Olivia Mitchell Quoted on Secure 2.0, a New Way to Pay-Down Student Loans, Financial Planning Many workers with student loans found that saving for retirement is extremely difficult. With Secure 2.0 however, as workers' pay off their student loans, their employers could match those payments with contributions to retirement accounts. May 29, 2024
"" Olivia Mitchell Discusses the Reality of Retirement in a Podcast, IMF Podcasts In the Women in Economics podcast, Olivia Mitchell discusses how the prospects of early re May 28, 2024
wallet with money Olivia Mitchell Quoted on The Importance Of Financial Literacy, Penn Today “We see financial literacy much like other kinds of education. It takes time to learn financial concepts and to apply them, and sometimes it takes money so that you can hire someone or take a course or what have you. April 24, 2024
Inspire, Aspire, Retire. Olivia Mitchell's Research Was Used to Compile 5 of the Biggest Regrets of Retirees, The Globe And Mail The comprehensive list uses Mitchell's findings to dive deeper into what retirees wish they could have done sooner. Citation: March 30, 2024
Coins laying on a table Olivia Mitchell Featured in an IMF Podcast on Early Retirement, IMF Podcasts Mitchell discusses how early retirement is becoming difficult to achieve as life expectancy steadily climbs and the pension system is falling short. March 28, 2024
Upward Graph Olivia Mitchell Quoted on How Women Can Grow Wealth, Yahoo Finance Mitchell explained that “This lack of financial literacy then translates into greater financial regret among older women”  Citation: March 25, 2024
Image of calculator app on phone along with changes lying around and financial paper. Olivia Mitchell Discussed Financial Literacy In The Workplace, MarketWatch “A goal would be for employers to offer more access and, when possible, encouragement to learn and implement important financial lessons during the work life,” Olivia Mitchell said in March 6, 2024
Chalk on a chalk board Olivia Mitchell Quoted on Financial Literacy in Highschool Students, MarketWatch “Financial education is most effective when there is a rigorous curriculum, a specific course devoted to personal finance (rather than embedding these concepts into other classes), and trained teachers,” said Olivia  March 6, 2024
" " Olivia Mitchell is on the Wharton Business Daily show, Knowledge at Wharton Knowledge at Wharton features executive director of Wharton’s Pension Research Council February 22, 2024
'' Olivia S. Mitchell was named as a Distinguished Fellow by the American Economic Association Olivia S. February 21, 2024
" " Olivia Mitchell is referenced on Companies owing retirees, The Atlantic The Atlantic features Olivia Mitchell in an article discussing what companies owe retirees.  February 20, 2024
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on financial literacy, MarketWatch MarketWatch quotes Olivia Mitchell, stating that individuals January 18, 2024
" " Olivia Mitchell's study on Fixed and Variable Longevity Annuities in Defined Contribution Plans is featured, Knowledge at Wharton Knowledge at Wharton highlights Olivia Mitchell's study making a case for deferred income annuities with some equ January 9, 2024
" " Olivia Mitchell's study on 401(k) plan is featured, StarTribune StarTribune article highlights Olivia Mitchell's study on pros and cons of rem December 9, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on 401(k) plans leading the way toward retirement security, Pension & Investments Pensions & Investments quotes research associate Olivia Mitchell on 40 October 23, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on USA lagging Globally on Retirement, Investment News Investment News features Olivia Mitchell on U.S. September 13, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell op-ed on Financial Literacy, CEPR Olivia Mitchell op-ed on Financial Literacy, explaining the need and importance of a new field, for CEPR. Citations:  September 8, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on Pensions Struggle to determine metrics for ESG goals, Benefits Canada Benefits Canada highlights insights from Olivia Mitchell on&n September 5, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on U.S. seniors being among the developed world’s poorest, CNBC CNBC sheds light on Olivia Mitchell's thoughts on U.S. August 5, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is quoted on Social Security Apocalypse, Newsweek Newsweek quotes research associate Olivia Mitchell in an article discussing the Social Security Apocalypse. Citations: June 29, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell op-ed on parents investing in college savings plans, Knowledge at Wharton Knowledge at Wharton features Olivia Mitchell's study on Household Investment in 529 Colle June 13, 2023
image of hand dropping coin in piggy bank Olivia Mitchell is quoted on closing the Racial Wealth Gap in Retirement Readiness, Knowledge at Wharton Knowledge at Wharton features Olivia Mitchell in an article addressing retirement readiness and bridgi June 6, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell and Jason Schnittker's books are featured, Penn LDI Books authored by PSC and PARC associates, Olivia Mitchell and Jason Schnittker, are featured by June 6, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell quoted on senior savings, Social Security, and U.S. debt default, The Washington Post In an article discussing the potential impact of a U.S. May 24, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell discusses the future of social security, ABC News Olivia Mitchell is featured in an May 23, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell's studies featured in the case of financial literacy education, NPR In an article advocating for financial literacy education, NPR features Olivia Mitchell and her research, May 16, 2023
" " Report on PARC 2023 Aging Retreat: 'Projecting the Future of Health Care Needs in Aging Populations', Penn LDI Read a report about the Population Aging Research Center’s 2023 Retreat by Hoag Levins which was posted in the LDI Blog and includes many photos May 8, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell is named an American Economic Association Distinguished Fellow, Penn Today Penn Today highlights Olivia Mitchell being named as a 2023 Distinguished Fellow by the American Economic Association& May 4, 2023
" " Olivia Mitchell talks on Longevity and Finances, The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal features Olivia Mitchell and her studies on Financial Regret a February 10, 2023
" " Olivia S. Mitchell discusses the future of Social Security, Penn Today As Social Security continues to march toward insolvency, Penn Today highlights Olivia S. February 1, 2023
" " Olivia S. Mitchell wrote an op-ed about Life Expectancy in the US, Market Watch Market Watch highlights an op-ed co-authored by research associate Olivia S. January 10, 2023
Olivia S. Mitchell discusses how recent global stressors may impact retirement preparedness in Knowledge at Wharton article Wharton's Pension Research Council hosted their annul symposium in April 2022, this year entitled “Real-World Shocks and Retirement System Resiliency. May 23, 2022
New research by Olivia S. Mitchell cited in an article on the OregonSaves program in PlanSponsor and ASPPA New research by Olivia S.Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) was cited in a new article on PlanSponsor and January 24, 2022
Special Committee on Aging cites research by Olivia S. Mitchell US Senate’s new bipartisan report on financial literacy, urging seniors and people with disabilities to plan for retirement, cites research by PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. Mitchell. January 23, 2022
Olivia S. Mitchell quoted in a FundFire article recently A recent article in FUNDFire on US Public Pension Funds and their substantial holdings in Fossil Fuel companies quotes PSC/PARC Research Associate January 13, 2022
Olivia S. Mitchell quoted in a recent MarketWatch article Olivia S. January 5, 2022
New research on the emerging micropensions market in India co-authored Olivia S. Mitchell published in Innovations For Poverty Action New research co-authored by PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. December 19, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell on myths and realities of working women in the US via Population Research Bureau New research by Olivia S. November 18, 2021
Olivia Mitchell featured in Wall Street Journal Olivia S. November 17, 2021
New research by Olivia S. Mitchell cited in a recent article on Morning Consult Research by Olivia S. November 4, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell discusses the struggles of Chilean retirement Olivia S. Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) discusses the role of poor financial literary in investing behaviors of the Chilean people and how that contributes to the struggles in Chilean retirement. October 31, 2021
Olivia Mitchell featured in MarketWatch about Social Security Olivia Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) was featured in a Ma August 27, 2021
Congratulations to Olivia S. Mitchell on being named as 11 women who are "leaving a mark" on the global economy by IMF Congratulations to PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. Mitchell on being named as 1 of 11 women who are "leaving a mark" on the global economy by the IMF. August 20, 2021
Olivia Mitchell featured in Knowledge@Wharton podcast Olivia S. August 15, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell talks about Climate Change and its effect on retirement plans in a recent interview in Wharton Business Daily In a recent interview in Wharton Business Daily, PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. August 11, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell on climate change threatening retirement savings in a recent article on CBS MoneyWatch PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. July 20, 2021
New research by Olivia S. Mitchell on economic challenges in Black and Hispanic Women during times of crisis cited in Pensions and Investments New research by PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. June 13, 2021
Olivia Mitchell featured in The Christian Science Monitor Olivia S. June 1, 2021
New working paper co-authored by Olivia S. Mitchell cited in a recent article in Population Research Bureau New working paper co-authored by PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. May 18, 2021
New study on Financial Literacy by Olivia S. Mitchell cited in Marketplace New study on the gap in financial literacy in men and women by PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. May 5, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell talks about slowed population growth and potential economic consequences in a recent Marketplace interview PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. April 26, 2021
Olivia Mitchell quoted in Knowledge@Wharton Olivia Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) was quoted in Penn Today and  April 12, 2021
Olivia Mitchell featured in Penn Today New research by Olivia Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate), in Penn Today,  April 5, 2021
Recent Research on RMD’s by Olivia S. Mitchell cited in an article on PlanSponsor New working paper published by PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. Mitchell titled "Do Required Minimum Distribution 401(k) Rules Matter, and For Whom? March 8, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on COVID 19 and its impact on Social Security and Medicare. PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. Mitchell was quoted in an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer on the potential side effects of COVID 19 on Social Security and Medicare. February 26, 2021
Olivia Mitchell featured in Knowledge@Wharton podcast Olivia Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) was interviewed in a recent episode of t February 22, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell quoted in Pensions and Investments discussing wealth creation and retirement savings PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. February 21, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell was recently quoted in an article on Barron’s on buying Annuities when rates are low for retirement PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. February 5, 2021
New research on Shrinking savings in older generations by Olivia S. Mitchell cited in NPR New research by PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. Mitchell was cited in a recent article on NPR where she notes that even pre-pandemic, many older Americans carried substantial debt in student loans, mortgages, and medical bills. January 24, 2021
Olivia Mitchell Featured in Penn Today Olivia S. January 22, 2021
Olivia S. Mitchell authors introduction to Special Virtual Issue of Journal of Pension Economics and Finance PSC/PARC Research Associate Olivia S. Mitchell authors an introduction to the special virtual issue of the Journal of Pension Economics and Research on 'Developments in Financial Literacy'. January 11, 2021
Olivia Mitchell cited in Report Door article Olivia S. December 22, 2020
Olivia Mitchell featured in Penn Today Olivia S. October 23, 2020
Olivia Mitchell quoted in Knowledge@Wharton Olivia S. July 31, 2020
Olivia Mitchell featured in the Wall Street Journal Olivia S. June 13, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell in the Washington Post Olivia S. May 28, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell Discusses Downsides of 401k Loans Olivia S. April 13, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell Profiled for IMF Finance & Development Magazine  The work and insight of PSC & PARC Research Associate Olivia S. March 3, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell to Launch New Wharton Course on Financial Literacy Olivia Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) and Nick Roussanov will teach a new Wharton course on financial literacy in the Fall 2020.  March 2, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell Discusses With Megan Leonhardt About Retirement Savings. Olivia S. Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) talks to Megan Leonhardt about how much millennials should save right now to retire at 67. February 25, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell featured in MarketWatch A recent NBER working paper by Olivia S. February 21, 2020
Study by Olivia S. Mitchell and Collaborators Featured in Business Times A recent study by Olivia S. February 18, 2020
Study by Olivia S. Mitchell Mentioned in Article by Wall Street Journal and Wharton Business Daily A study by Olivia S. February 16, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell Recommends Changes To How People Save and Invest In a recent article by The Economic Times, Olivia S. February 13, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell Discusses How 2021 Proposed Budget Will Affect Retirement Benefits Olivia S. Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) explains how the administration’s proposed 2021 budget affects retirement benefits for employees. February 11, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell Cited in Reuters Article Olivia S. January 30, 2020
Working Paper by Olivia S. Mitchell and Steven P. Utkus Cited in Multiple News Sources Olivia S. Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) and Stephen P. January 28, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell Discusses How the Proposed Chilean Pension Reforms Will Affect the Old-Age System Olivia S. Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) who served on the 2014-5 Chilean Pension Reform Commission, explains that proposed pension reforms thus far will help but not solve Chile’s old-age system problems. January 23, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell discusses how to recession proof retirement accounts with Dan Loney Another recession by end-2021 predicted by 7 of 10 economists, Olivia S. January 22, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell featured in the Business Insider Olivia S. January 20, 2020
Olivia S. Mitchell and John D. Stoll Discuss the Changing Definition of Retirement Olivia S. Mitchell (PSC/PARC Research Associate) and John D. January 9, 2020
Research by Olivia S. Mitchell cited in news article New educational apps and games can also boost financial literacy & understanding, says Glenn Gillis at Independe January 6, 2020
PSC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell cited in an article by Erin Arvedlund  A paper co-authored by Olivia S. December 30, 2019
PSC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell featured in the news Olivia S. December 19, 2019
A study co-authored by PSC & PARC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell has been cited by Nick Strain at MarketWatch Borrowing against your retirement savings can be tempting but counterproductive in a recession, says Nick Strain at MarketW December 18, 2019
PARC & PSC Associate Olivia Mitchell quoted in article about recent developments with the SECURE Act. Congress finally passed the long-awaited SECURE Act: deferred lifetime income annuities can now be included in 401(k) plans to enhance improve retirement security, explains Prof.Olivia S. December 18, 2019
Olivia S. Mitchell in the The Annuity Puzzle Olivia S. Mitchell was quoted in an article entitled, "The Annuity Puzzle: What It Is & Why Should You Care?" December 16, 2019
Olivia S. Mitchell delivers keynote speech at the 2nd Center for the Economic Analysis of Risk (CEAR) and Retirement and Savings Institute (RSI) at HEC Montréal Olivia S. November 18, 2019
PARC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell discusses challenges for retirement planning on FINRA podcast 2019 Ketchum Prize recipient Olivia S. Mitchell of Wharton discusses challenges for retirement planning including longevity risk, financial literacy, and social security on a new FINRA podcast. October 28, 2019
Olivia S. Mitchell quoted in Fox10 Phoenix article on how much millennials need to save per paycheck towards retirement Millennials should save 40% of paychecks to retire at 65, says Olivia S. Mitchell of Wharton, but only 1 in 5 save more than 15%. October 27, 2019
Olivia S. Mitchell cited in an article by ConsumerAffairs “Work longer, save more, and expect less!” Facing lower expected returns, Millennials must save more of their paychecks for retirement than did their parents and grandparents, states Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell to ConsumerAffairs. October 27, 2019
PARC & PSC Associate Olivia Mitchell discuss actionable steps towards financial security for millennials To retire at age 65, Millennials must save nearly half their paychecks. Even if that’s impossible, there are still steps you can take to improve your retirement security, Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell explains to Megan Leonhardt of CNBC Make It. October 22, 2019
Olivia S. Mitchell discuss GE’s move to freeze pensions Wharton's Olivia S. Mitchell and Marshall Meyer discuss GE's move to freeze pensions. Listen here October 9, 2019
PSC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell was mentioned in a 90.9 wbur Bostonmix article Fewer companies offer defined benefit pension plans today than in the early 1980s, so GE’s announced pension buyout is part of a larger trend, says Wharton Prof. Olivia S. Mitchell. October 6, 2019
Olivia Mitchell 2019 Recipient of The Ketchum Prize Olivia S. Mitchell is the 2019 recipient of The Ketchum Prize. The Ketchum Prize—honoring Richard G. October 4, 2019
PSC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell featured in the news Olivia S. Mitchell is a founding member and an executive board member of the newly created International Pension Research Association. Read more here. August 4, 2019
Living Longer, Saving Less: What it Will Mean for Retirement PSC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell discusses what longer lifespans may mean for aging workers. July 30, 2019
Multiemployer pension bailout plan is fatally flawed PSC and PARC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell authored an article in The Hill about the Butch Lewis Act currently before congress. July 2, 2019
5 Social Security Myths Olivia S. Mitchell was quoted in a SavvyMoney article about social security. June 10, 2019
16 Powerhouse Female Economists Olivia S. Mitchell has been listed as one of Worth Magazine's 16 Powerhouse Female Economists. June 7, 2019
Can Annuities Help Grow Your Retirement Nest Egg? PSC & PARC associate Olivia S. May 22, 2019
Lump-sum pension payments: Who are the winners and losers? In a Penn Today article and on&nbs April 18, 2019
How gender and racial biases are hurting economics On Knowledge@Wharton, Olivia S. April 16, 2019
Watch out: Market volatility could make you a target for scammers Olivia S. Mitchell was interviewed by CNBC about the susceptibility of older Americans to fraud and scammers December 20, 2018
The growing pension black hole is pulling us all in PSC researcher, Olivia S. Mitchell, authored an article in The Hill about retirement security and pensions. December 13, 2018
What the Mega Millions can teach you about investing Research by Olivia S. October 27, 2018
The $210 Billion Risk in Your 401(k) Olivia S. October 19, 2018
Delaying Social Security: How Lump Sum Payments Can Help New research from PSC ressearcher, Olivia S. Mitchell, a Wharton professor of business economics and public policy, attempts to answer these questions. October 5, 2018
New Book Alert Olivia S. September 14, 2018
Emerging-Market Tremors Rattle Tennessee’s Public Pensions Olivia S. September 7, 2018
The Time Bomb Inside Public Pension Plans PSC researcher, Olivia S. Mitchell, spoke about $4.4 trillion public sector pension shortfall on Knowledge@Wharton's podcast. August 22, 2018
Bankruptcy Filings Surge Among Older Americans Olivia S. Mitchell was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about the increase in bankrupcy filings among older Americans. August 9, 2018
The World Isn’t Prepared for Retirement New The Conversion article, Quartz article, and August 2, 2018
Interview with Professor Olivia S. Mitchell Olivia S. Mitchell was interviewed by the Journal of the Eonomics of Aging on "Financing Longevity".  July 30, 2018
In need of a win, Congress proposes expanded retirement accounts before mid-terms Olivia S. July 30, 2018
Making retirement a gig for life Olivia S. July 29, 2018
The hard economics of the High Court’s Janus decision Olivia S. Mitchell was mentioned in The Washington Times article about the U.S. July 17, 2018
The Changing Face of Debt and Financial Fragility at Older Ages PSC researcher Olivia Mitchell and co-authors have published their research in the America Economic Association on the issue of debt in older Americans. July 17, 2018
Retirement Daily: The Disruptive Impact of FinTech on Retirement Systems Olivia Mitchell was interviewed on The Street podcast about retirement systems June 5, 2018
A handful of new tech companies are hoping to bring new people into the stock market Olivia Mitchell was interviewed by Marketplace about tech companies may encourage people to invest in retirement ac June 5, 2018
Elder Financial Fraud Is Worse Than We Thought. Here’s What We Can Do About It. PSC research associate, Olivia Mitchell, wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal about financial fraud on older people.  June 5, 2018
What Makes 401(k) Loans Risky? Olivia Mitchell and co-authors' research, "Borrowing from the Future: 401(k) Plan Loans and Loan Defaults," was quoted in a June 5, 2018
Pension problems help drive US protests for teacher raises PSC research associate Olivia Mitchell was mentioned in an Associated Press (AP) about pension benefit plans. June 4, 2018
Spoilt Rotten: Are There Too Many Mutual Funds & ETFs? Olivia Mitchell's article, "Simplifying Choices in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Design," was quoted in a June 4, 2018
How Technology Is Disrupting Retirement Planning Olivia S. May 31, 2018
Paid Family Leave: What’s the Right Model? PSC Associate Olivia S. Mitchell was quoted in a Knowledge@Wharton article about paid familyleave. April 16, 2018
Why Making Big Decisions as We Get Older Is So Risky Olivia Mitchell wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal about making financial decisions and planning for the future. February 17, 2018
Olivia Mitchell is cited in new Reuters column about the rising debts of retirees and rising interest rates in the U.S. Americans are more likely than ever before to enter retirement carrying debt, which leaves them vulnerable to rising interest rates. Olivia Mitchell emphasizes the importance of the housing market and easier mortgage products as factors in driving this debt increase in older households. January 4, 2018
Here’s the Real Reason Women Get Smarter About Money as They Get Older August 13, 2017
Make Your Retirement Money Last for Life Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School is cited in a Forbes article for co-authoring a study, “Putting the Pension Back in 401(k) July 18, 2017
Pennsylvania Takes New Step on Troubled Public Pension Plans Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School comments in an Associated Press article on the future of Pennsylvania’s public pension plans following Gov. Tom Wolf signing a bill that will May 10, 2017
Who Says You Need Tax Breaks for Retirement Saving? Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School is quoted in Bloomberg Business Week on why the affluent need tax breaks. May 10, 2017
Wharton’s Olivia Mitchell hosts a retirement conference and — surprise! — the research is ’depressing’ Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School is featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer for hosting a May 4, 2017
How Financial Knowledge Drives Wealth Inequality Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School pens an article in The Wall Street Journal about the role of financial knowledge in molding wealth inequality. April 8, 2017
3 Reasons Why the Gender Pay Gap Still Exists Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School provides three reasons that contribute to the difficulty closing the gender pay gap in a Fortune article. April 2, 2017
This Is Not Your Father’s 401K: The Retirement Product You Should Know About Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School shares her thoughts in Fox Business on retirement options. March 29, 2017
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Bloomberg about social security, cash, and retirement. Olivia Mitchell is quoted in a Bloomberg article about social security, cash, and retirement. December 20, 2016
Olivia Mitchell is cited in a MarketWatch article about changing the retirement age. Olivia Mitchell is cited in a MarketWatch.com article about changing the retirement age. November 7, 2016
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Bloomberg article about women putting off retirement. Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Bloomberg article about women putting off retirement. September 14, 2016
Olivia Mitchell is cited in MarketWatch.com article about the importance of financial literacy. Olivia Mitchell is cited in MarketWatch.com article about the importance of financial literacy. May 26, 2016
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Wall Street Journal article about delaying retirement. Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Wall Street Journal article about delaying retirement. March 20, 2016
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Money.com article about saving for retirement. Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Money.com article about saving for retirement. March 15, 2016
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in MarketWatch.com "Are too many choices costing 401(k) holders?" Olivia Mitchell is quoted in MarketWatch.com article "Are too many choices costing 401(k) holders?" February 15, 2016
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Money.com article abouta simpler way to save for retirement. Olivia Mitchell is quoted in Money.com article abouta simpler way to save for retirement. February 9, 2016
In a Forbes article, Olivia Mitchell talks about deciding on a place to retire. In a Forbes article, Olivia Mitchell talks about deciding on a place to retire. January 24, 2016
Olivia Mitchell talks about Chile’s retirement system, and if it should be overhauled Olivia Mitchell talks about Chile's retirement system, and if it should be overhauled. September 28, 2015
In the Wall Street Journal, Olivia Mitchell discusses how female baby boomers are dealing with debt In the Wall Street Journal, Olivia Mitchell discusses how female baby boomers are dealing with debt. August 25, 2015
Olivia Mitchell discusses choosing the right retirement plan on CNBC Olivia Mitchell discusses choosing the right retirement plan on CNBC. July 23, 2015
The World Economic Forum includes Olivia S. Mitchell on its list of the 10 top women in economics. The World Economic Forum includes Olivia S. Mitchell on its list of the 10 top women in economics. July 22, 2015
In the Wall Street Journal article, "Women, Especially, Are Failing Financial Literacy," Olivia Mitchell’s report on the topic is cited. In the Wall Street Journal article, "Women, Especially, Are Failing Financial Literacy," Olivia Mitchell's report on the topic is cited. June 13, 2015
Olivia S. Mitchell writes in the Wall Street Journal about why people don’t purchase long-term-care insurance policies Olivia S. Mitchell writes in the Wall Street Journal about why people don't purchase long-term-care insurance policies. June 13, 2015
Olivia Mitchell discusses reforms to Social Security Olivia Mitchell discusses potential reforms to Social Security in USA Today. May 20, 2015
Olivia Mitchell reviews the two different effects on a relationship when women make more than their partners In CNN Money, Olivia Mitchell reviews the two different effects on a relationship when women make more than their partners. April 19, 2015
Olivia Mitchell recommends a book to help understand our economy For a better insight into today's economy, Olivia Mitchell recommends a book in the Wall Street Journal. April 14, 2015
Olivia Mitchell talks about longevity annuities. In Bloomberg Business, Olivia Mitchell talks about longevity annuities. March 25, 2015
The Wall Street Journal cited a three-question test on financial literacy collaboratively developed by Olivia Mitchell The Wall Street Journal cited a three-question test on financial literacy collaboratively developed by Olivia Mitchell. March 24, 2015
Olivia Mitchell and Annamaria Lusardi have developed a three-question quiz to determine your financial savvy Olivia Mitchell and Annamaria Lusardi have developed a three-question quiz to determine your financial savvy. February 12, 2015
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in a New York Times article entitled: "The Payoff in Waiting to Collect Social Security." Olivia S. November 14, 2013
Olivia Mitchell Washington Post, “My work confirms that people are reaching the threshold of retirement much more in debt than in the past.” Olivia S. October 22, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell comments on baby boomers debt and delayed retirement in USA Today. Olivia S. Mitchell comments on baby boomers debt and delayed retirement in USA Today. October 20, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell appeared on RadioTimes Marty Moss-Coane discussing Financial Literacy. Olivia S. Mitchell appeared on the RadioTimes with Marty Moss-Coane program on WHYY discussing Financial Literacy. October 20, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell discusses her survey reserach on the financial literacy of Americans in a New York Times article. Olivia S. Mitchell discusses her survey reserach on the financial literacy of Americans in a New York Times article. October 4, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell is interviewed about her research on financial literacy in a Wall Street Journal article about paying off mortgages before retirement. Olivia S. August 13, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell makes some financial suggestions for newlyweds in the Wall Street Journal. Olivia S. Mitchell makes some financial suggestions for newlyweds in the Wall Street Journal. July 11, 2013
Olivia Mitchell comments on the practice of living abroad after retirement to make the most of your savings. Olivia Mitchell comments on the practice of living abroad after retirement to make the most of you May 16, 2013
Olivia Mitchell comments in the New York Times on working abroad after retirement. Olivia Mitchell comments in the New York Times on working abroad after retirement. May 13, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell’s recent research on financial literacy is cited in an article in the Chicago Tribune. Olivia S. April 20, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell comments on the article "How to retire on just $25,000 in the bank" on Marketplace. Olivia S. Mitchell comments on the article "How to retire on just $25,000 in the bank" on Marketplace. March 18, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell talks about how the middle class can manage risk better in Business Week. Olivia S. Mitchell talks about how the middle class can manage risk better in Business Week. February 13, 2013
Olivia S. Mitchell discusses corporate spending on pensions on NPR. Olivia S. Mitchell discusses corporate spending on pensions on NPR. January 30, 2013
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School comments on employees older than 65. Olivia Mitchell comments on employees older than 65. October 3, 2012
Olivia Mitchell shares her views on the opt-out version of the traditional 401(k) retirement plan in Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Olivia Mitchell shares her views on the opt-out version of the traditional 401(k) retirement plan in Bloomberg BusinessWeek. August 22, 2012
Mitchell: What’s Driving Americans to Retire Abroad? Money -- or Lack of It Mitchell is quoted in an article on retirement entitled "What's Driving Americans to Retire Abroad? Money -- or Lack of It" in Knowledge@Wharton. July 24, 2012
Olivia Mitchell comments on "rethinking the definition of retirement" in "When Downsizing for Retirement Makes Dollars and Sense." Olivia Mitchell comments on "rethinking the definition of retirement" in "When Downsizing for Retirement Makes Dollars and Sense." June 28, 2012
Olivia Mitchell discusses retirement saving plans with the WHYY Health & Science Desk. Olivia Mitchell discusses retirement saving plans with the WHYY Health & Science Desk. May 21, 2012
Olivia Mitchell is quoted about advancing financial literacy in USA Today article, "Challenge for our (ripe old) age." Olivia Mitchell is quoted about advancing financial literacy in USA Today article, "Challenge for our (ripe old) ag March 14, 2012
Olivia Mitchell answers questions about financial literacy in this Reuters column. Olivia Mitchell answers questions about financial literacy in this Reuters column. February 15, 2012
Olivia Mitchell comments on more women becoming statisticians. Olivia Mitchell comments on more women becoming statisticians in the article, "In a calculating, chaotic world, statisticians are almost cool." February 15, 2012
Olivia Mitchell shares her advice on saving for retirement. Olivia Mitchell shares her advice on saving for retirement. January 31, 2012
Olivia Mitchell in US News & World Report An article in the US News & World Report quotes Olivia Mitchell on how coworkers influence each other's 4 November 16, 2011
Olivia Mitchell says co-workers may influence pension investments. Olivia Mitchell says co-workers may influence pension investments. November 13, 2011
Olivia Mitchell interviewed by Steve Forbes Olivia Mitchell was interviewed by Steve Forbes about Baby Boomers outliving their pensions. August 28, 2011
Olivia Mitchell talks about retirement for Baby Boomers in Businessweek Olivia Mitchell talks about retirement for Baby Boomers in Businessweek. August 2, 2011
Olivia Mitchell “pension envy” in The New Yorker. Olivia Mitchell explains “pension envy” in relation to union and non-union workers in The New Yorker. July 13, 2011
Olivia Mitchell comments on nontraditional money rules in Smart Money Olivia Mitchell comments on nontraditional money rules in Smart Money. July 13, 2011
Mitchell explains what she calls “the money’s worth ratio” in Yahoo Finance Olivia Mitchell explains what she calls “the money’s worth ratio” in Yahoo Finance. July 13, 2011
Mitchell discusses financial literacy in the U.S. News & World Report Olivia Mitchell discusses financial literacy, particularly amongst those near retirement in the July 13, 2011
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in the AARP Bulletin Olivia Mitchell says, “Many boomers have not saved enough, particularly if they intend to retire before 70,” as quoted in the AARP Bulletin< July 13, 2011
Mitchell discusses retirement in the AJC 1/3/2011 Olivia Mitchell comments on baby boomers not being prepared for retirement in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. July 13, 2011
Mitchell comments in the U.S. News & World Report on resentment of people who have reliable pension payments Olivia Mitchell comments in the U.S. July 13, 2011
Olivia Mitchell comments on her research about assets and savings amongst retirees in MarketWatch Olivia Mitchell comments on her research about assets and savings amongst retirees in MarketWatch. July 13, 2011
Olivia S. Mitchell’s research on retirement savings and the economy is discussed in a U.S. News and World Report article Olivia S. Mitchell's research on retirement savings and the economy is discussed in a U.S. September 14, 2010
Olivia Mitchell discusses Social Security age qualifications on Wisconsin Public Radio Olivia Mitchell discussed the question, "Should Social Security set a higher age qualification to receive benefits?" on Wisconsin Public Radio. July 21, 2010
Olivia Mitchell discusses public-sector pensions in "For CalSTRS, an Investment Bet That Failed," Los Angeles Times (3/16/2010). Olivia Mitchell discusses public-sector pensions in "For CalSTRS, an Investment Bet That Failed," Los Angeles Times (3/16). March 16, 2010
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School discusses state-sponsored benefits costs that States must fill: a $1 Trillion Pension Gap, in the Miami Herald. (2/18/10) Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School discusses state-sponsored benefits costs that States must fill: a $1 Trillion Pension Gap, in the Miami Herald. (2/18/2010). February 1, 2010

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