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Cathy said she's nervous about retirement even though she's worked her whole life and has a master's degree.
  • Cathy, a 63-year-old clerical worker in Minnesota, fears she may never be able to fully retire.
  • Despite having a master's degree, she's concerned about affording rent upon retirement.
  • Many peak boomers and ALICE Americans fear they will have to keep working well into retirement years.

Cathy R., 63, has a master's degree and has worked all her life, though she's very worried for her future.