About Teresa @tghilarducci
Teresa Ghilarducci is a labor economist and nationally recognized expert in retirement security. She is the Bernard L. and Irene Schwartz professor of economics at The New School for Social Research and the Director of the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis and The New School’s Retirement Equity Lab. Her most recent book is "How to Retire with Enough Money."
Teresa’s Recent Stories
Economy Jun 14
Column: 5 ways higher interest rates could affect youThe Federal Reserve moved to raise short-term interest rates on Wednesday. What does that mean for American households and American workers?…
Economy Feb 21
Column: Is your home an investment or a liability?Whether your home is an investment or merely a place to live is a debate that’s heated up since the subprime-mortgage disaster of the early 2000s.
Economy Feb 14
Column: Do you know how much your financial planner really costs?What really chips away at your savings when you invest in an actively managed fund is how much your manager charges.
Economy Mar 25
The unique disadvantage older women face in the workforceIt’s important for older women seeking employment to understand the particular challenges they face in the labor market.
Economy Jan 14
Why women over 50 can’t find jobsIf you’re a woman above the age of 50, you might have had some difficulty finding work since 2008. Here's why.