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5 of the most popular stories from Business Insider's year-long series on America's oldest workers

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 04:04

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Lydia Hinds and Vince Scidone — Business Insider has profiled dozens of workers over age 80.
Michael J. Fiedler/Katrina Ward for BI

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How Google, Microsoft, Walmart, and other corporate giants are preparing for an aging workforce

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 13:55

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Thomas Magnuson — Thomas Magnuson, 83, works at a Walmart location in Wisconsin.
Tim Gruber for BI

Corporate America is facing a silver tsunami — and some companies are better prepared than others.

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I'm 91 and the oldest working female comedian. Here's what I learned from starting a new career late in life.

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 05:40

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

D'yan Forest ate her home — D'yan Forest is the Guinness World Record holder for oldest working female comedian.
Lanna Apisukh for BI

economy, as-told-to, Aging, Retirement, Comedy, freelance-photography, jorge-castillo

I spent a year interviewing America's oldest workers. Here are their 5 tips for staying healthy and active.

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 09:43

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Patricia Casey, Marilyn Gettinger and Eileen Hartigan — Patricia Casey (left), Marilyn Gettinger (middle), and Eileen Hartigan (right) shared their biggest pieces of advice with Business Insider.
Courtesy of Patricia Casey/Marilyn Gettinger/Eileen Hartigan

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I'm an 81-year-old home builder. People are shocked I'm still framing houses at my age, but I love what I do.

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 05:10

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Jim Franck — Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable.
Brooke Herbert for BI

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I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Sun, 12/28/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Barbara Thompson — Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes.
Laura Thompson for BI

economy, as-told-to, 80-over-80, Yoga, Retirement, social-security, Aging

Japan's older workers made me see how the US could better prepare for an aging economy

Sun, 12/28/2025 - 03:16

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Tokyo, Japan — Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work.
Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images

economy, 80-over-80, Aging, Japan, Work, Retirement

From Social Security to jobs: America's oldest workers were anxious this year

Sat, 12/27/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Politics

A photo collage showing anxious and nervous seniors and social security imagery — Older Americans told Business Insider they've faced lots of stressors this year.
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI

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I'm 87 and earn $12 an hour working two jobs. I hope to retire by 90, but who knows if I'll be able to.

Fri, 12/19/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Rebecca Reed — Rebecca Reed, 87, works two part-time jobs to stay financially afloat.
Annie Flanagan for BI

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I'm 84 and work late nights from my wheelchair. I can't comfortably retire, and I intend to work until my 100th birthday.

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Jane Way — Jane Way, 84, works 30 hours a week from her home.
Matt Martian Williams for BI

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