An 88-year-old worked 5 days a week at a supermarket. Then strangers raised almost $2 million so he could finally retire.

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Strangers have donated almost $2 million (and counting) to a GoFundMe to help an 88-year-old supermarket worker retire.

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What it's like to work over the age of 80

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An 'explosion' of solo-agers are struggling with rising costs and little support: 'I'm flying without a net'

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The biggest winners of our current economy: Middlemen

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How these millennials are making 6 figures, pursuing their passions, and climbing the career ladder without college degrees

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Millennials without college degrees said they're grateful for the lives and careers that they have.

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One goal of Trump accounts? Improving capitalism's reputation among young people

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Proponents of the new "Trump accounts" see the plan as a way to keep people from turning against the capitalist system.

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Trump wants to change student-loan borrowing limits for nurses. Most advanced programs won't be impacted.

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Nurses would qualify for a lower student-loan cap under Trump's proposal to limit borrowing for advanced degrees.

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What's changing with Social Security in 2026 — from COLA raises to Medicare costs

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Social Security COLA, tax rules, and more will change in 2026.

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Read Business Insider's stories and watch our video after nearly 200 interviews with workers over 80

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Altimeter Capital CEO said his and Michael Dell's 'phones were blowing up' after the 'Trump Accounts' donation

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Gerstner said he expects more philanthropists and companies to announce donations.

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