Recent research suggests a notable rise in retirements coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among individuals aged 65–74. This article explores whether this reported increase may be more closely linked to disruptions in the Current Population Survey (CPS) data collection procedures during the pandemic rather than reflecting actual retirement trends. The author examines CPS data collection changes and their effects on survey nonresponse and attrition, and also compares CPS retirement estimates with those from other data sources.