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1 month ago

Retirement

I'm 88, still working, and live with my stepdaughter. I lost most of the half million I saved, but I still feel fulfilled.

70 and job hunting: A boomer moved to Wyoming and still can't afford to live on her $2,000 in monthly Social Security

Many older Americans rely solely on Social Security, leading to financial struggles and the need for employment.

Miscellaneous

Meet the millionaires with no plans to retire, even into their 80s: 'I wanted to keep my mind alive'

1 month ago

Retirement

I'm 88, still working, and live with my stepdaughter. I lost most of the half million I saved, but I still feel fulfilled.

70 and job hunting: A boomer moved to Wyoming and still can't afford to live on her $2,000 in monthly Social Security

Many older Americans rely solely on Social Security, leading to financial struggles and the need for employment.

Miscellaneous

Meet the millionaires with no plans to retire, even into their 80s: 'I wanted to keep my mind alive'

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fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

US marine veteran takes a stand against Trump: He's tearing the country apart'

Vietnam veteran Morgan Akin symbolically removed the American flag to protest the current state of the country he finds increasingly unrecognizable.

Is the silver tsunami' keeping the economy humming?

Older Americans play a crucial role in supporting the economy amid uncertain conditions.

Boomers living on Social Security are fighting retirement loneliness

Older Americans are finding community and connections through budget-friendly activities to combat loneliness.

Life lessons from 90-year-olds who are still working, active, and financially savvy

Americans in their 90s continue to work for mental stimulation and financial necessity.

'I'll never get out of this hole': Older Americans brace as DOE begins Social Security garnishments

Older Americans face serious financial issues due to renewed student loan collections, risking garnishment of Social Security benefits.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

Older Americans face student loan garnishments affecting their Social Security as collections resume after pandemic pauses.

fromFast Company

'I'll never get out of this hole': Older Americans brace as DOE begins Social Security garnishments

Older Americans face serious financial issues due to renewed student loan collections, risking garnishment of Social Security benefits.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

Older Americans face student loan garnishments affecting their Social Security as collections resume after pandemic pauses.

A boomer lost Medicaid because she gets $2,065 monthly from Social Security. Now she needs to work to afford back surgery.

Many older Americans struggle to afford living expenses solely on Social Security as costs rise.

Online Community Development

Seniors could be disadvantaged by new in-person Social Security requirement

from24/7 Wall St.

Want to Boost Your Social Security Benefits by 24%? Here's the Trick

A larger Social Security benefit can compensate for low retirement savings.

Online Community Development

3 months ago

A boomer lost Medicaid because she gets $2,065 monthly from Social Security. Now she needs to work to afford back surgery.

Many older Americans struggle to afford living expenses solely on Social Security as costs rise.

Seniors could be disadvantaged by new in-person Social Security requirement

Rural older Americans may face severe challenges accessing Social Security offices due to planned closures and limited transportation options.

from24/7 Wall St.

Want to Boost Your Social Security Benefits by 24%? Here's the Trick

A larger Social Security benefit can compensate for low retirement savings.

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fromNew York Post

3 months ago

More than half of older Americans say debt has 'held them back' in life

Our findings reveal the nation's consumer debt epidemic is impacting millions of older Americans' financial futures and threatening to put the retirement they've worked toward for decades out of reach.

Mental health

fromBuzzFeed

27 Older Americans Shared The Ways The Country Has Changed Through Multiple Presidents

Older Americans express deep concerns over the decline of truth and democracy in today's politics.

CFPB nominee McKernan says he'll protect older Americans from financial abuse

Unfortunately, in Nevada, we rank second in financial fraud, and a high percentage of that fraud are our seniors. I have concerns about the CFPB actually closing down the office of financial protection for older Americans.

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