The soaring cost of food, fuel, and housing is making a sizable dent in Americans’ pension plans. Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the US to find out more about how they’re reworking their retirement goals amid economic uncertainty and how brands and employers can assist.

A survey has found that an increasing number of Canadian employers are expected to retire in the coming year. In addition to more workers retiring early, many are also looking for flexible options, like semi-retirement, that allow them to transition between major life stages.

The Robinhood Retirement app offers young gig economy workers similar pension and savings options to those enjoyed by their traditionally-employed peers. The timely launch promises Americans the opportunity for long-term financial planning in the face of rising inflation and job instability.

Pension pots don’t always provide people with the financial cushion they need so Boomers are taking the health of their retirement finances into their own hands. River Financial’s professional, secure, and easy-to-use service is helping over-55s get into cryptocurrency trading.