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

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Lydia Hinds and Vince Scidone
Business Insider has profiled dozens of workers over age 80.

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

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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.

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.

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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

A 25-year-old startup founder shares his high-protein smoothie for gut health, energy, and longevity

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A headshot of startup founder Max Marchione smiling at the camera. He is wearing a black button-up shirt with an open collar against a background of soft-focus warm light.
Max Marchione is the cofounder of a buzzy health startup and has dialed in his health routine with supplements and peptides to support his busy schedule.

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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.

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Rebecca Reed
Rebecca Reed, 87, works two part-time jobs to stay financially afloat.

Annie Flanagan for BI

Nike cofounder Phil Knight's $2 billion pledge for cancer research was the largest donation of 2025

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Phil Knight at the Fiesta Bowl on January 1, 2024.
Phil Knight at the Fiesta Bowl on January 1, 2024.

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A 79-year-old woman shares her 3-step longevity routine — including 11 workouts a week

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An older woman in a floral print blouse and bright yellow sweater smiling in front of an arrangement of balloons and flowers.
79-year-old grandmother Anne Thibodeaux works out 11 times a week and loves gardening, going to museums, and social groups like her book club.

Courtesy of Anne Thibodeaux

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

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A healthcare worker helps an elderly woman walk using a rollator. Indoors, home setting.

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I saved $3 million but was afraid to spend it when I retired. Here's how I changed my mindset after being frugal for decades.

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Scott Scovel posing in front of a group of wildebeest and zebras.
Scovel is aiming to pay himself $50,000 a year for fun experiences in retirement.

Courtesy of Scott Scovel

A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50

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The US Marine Corps' top enlisted leader, Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz, plays frisbee with Marines,
The US Marine Corps' top enlisted leader, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz, plays frisbee with troops,

GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert/US Marine Corps

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