How Americans over 80 keep working to pay the bills

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Four Americans in their 80s share why they're still working to pay the bills. Whether it's driving for Uber or substitute teaching, their stories reveal resilience, purpose, and what it really means to keep going past 80 in an economy with little safety net.

Private equity wants to help retirement savers earn more. Figuring out returns might break your brain.

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401(k) investments may soon get harder to vet

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Trump's 401(k) executive order marks big changes for retirement savings — and possibly puts your money at risk

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President Donald Trump hasn't been able to sign trade deals at the rate the White House once hoped for during a 90-day tariff pause.

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A baby boomer living on $1,470 monthly in Social Security returned to work to support her children and grandchildren: 'I try to help as much as I can'

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Pamela Shields, 67, works part-time jobs to supplement her Social Security income.

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1,200 readers told us what they regret about investing for retirement

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About 1,200 Americans told Business Insider what they wish they'd done differently when saving for retirement.

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A boomer lives on $1,800 monthly in Social Security and worries about her future: 'What am I going to do?'

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An older woman sits on the edge of a creek with her dog.
Ann Miller, 78, (not pictured) lives in a small town in Washington with her dog. She struggles to get by on her Social Security income.

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Baby boomers living on $1,000 a month in Social Security share their retirement experience: 'I never imagined being in this position.'

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For many boomers without retirement savings, Social Security isn't enough to cover daily expenses.

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A 64-year-old 'peak boomer' worries his savings and Social Security won't be enough to retire: 'My biggest fear is finding myself at 75 standing at the door at Walmart.'

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David Kirsch, 64, (not pictured) is worried his Social Security and 401(k) won't be enough to live off of in retirement.

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America's facing a retirement disaster. There's a better way.

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Australia requires that employers contribute to employees' retirement funds.

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How HENRYs are investing and spending in the face of an uncertain economy

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Miles Goodloe (left), Domenic Boresta (middle), and Robert Oszust Jr. (right) are all HENRYs.
Miles Goodloe (left), Domenic Boresta (middle), and Robert Oszust Jr. (right) are all HENRYs.

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