Sergey Brin, who came back to Google to work on Gemini, says staying retired would have been a 'big mistake'

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Sergey Brin at 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on April 5, 2025.
Google cofounder Sergey Brin says a short-lived retirement left him restless — and pulled him back into the race to build Google's Gemini.

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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.

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Jane Way
Jane Way, 84, works 30 hours a week from her home.

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Warren Buffett's deputy goes to JPMorgan: What close watchers say about Jamie Dimon hiring Todd Combs

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon (left) and Todd Combs.
Todd Combs (right) is leaving Berkshire Hathaway to work for JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon (left).

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Warren Buffett hired Todd Combs to take over Berkshire's portfolio one day. Here's what close watchers say about his surprise exit.

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A side-by-side image of Warren Buffett and departing Geico CEO, Todd Combs.
A side-by-side image of Warren Buffett and departing Geico CEO, Todd Combs.

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My dad retired last year, and he's now working 2 part-time jobs. They keep him active and social.

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Senior owner man business demonstrating or teaching how to use a device for digital payment

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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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I got divorced and left the US at 57 to retire alone in Europe. Moving across the world has its pros and cons.

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A headshot of Lisa La Valle.
Lisa La Valle.

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

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Retirees are moving to this quiet North Carolina beach town to avoid Florida's heat, costs, and crowds

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A row of homes and palm trees in North Carolina.
Retirees are choosing southern North Carolina instead of Florida.

Kingfish Bay Development, LLC

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.

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