10 cities where Social Security and retirement incomes are the highest

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Arlington, Virginia.
Arlington, Virginia, retirees have the highest retirement income nationwide.

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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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The 'peak boomer' crisis might only get worse: A fifth of Americans 50 and up have no retirement savings, and the majority are worried they won't have enough money

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Meet the typical ALICE: Americans struggling to afford basic necessities but making too much to get help

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ALICE workers often are in retail and food services.

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Gen Zers are in their 'boycott era', even when it comes to which jobs they apply for

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Millennials may have an easier time buying homes in these 5 cities where boomers may actually give up their houses

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh is one of the cities where homeowners may be more likely to move and list their properties for sale.

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'Assuming that I'm just a little old lady was your first mistake': Retired boomers are rejecting the idea they're lonely or sad

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Boomers living full and active lives in retirement say the freedom they have is like returning to childhood.

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A surprisingly large percentage of hiring managers don't want to hire Gen Zers — or older workers

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Gen Xers think they'll need $1.56 million to live comfortably in retirement, a survey found

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Americans think they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, per a Northwestern Mutual survey.

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A 71-year-old Californian explains why she's one of many boomers reluctant to sell their large homes and downsize — and it has nothing to do with money

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The Oakland skyline is seen from this aerial view in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, May 8, 2023.
The Oakland skyline is seen from this aerial view in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, May 8, 2023.

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