A baby boomer living on $1,470 monthly in Social Security returned to work to support her children and grandchildren: 'I try to help as much as I can'

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Pamela Shields, 67, works part-time jobs to supplement her Social Security income.

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1,200 readers told us what they regret about investing for retirement

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About 1,200 Americans told Business Insider what they wish they'd done differently when saving for retirement.

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I changed my retirement plans at 57. Now, I travel full time in an RV with my wife and live off of investments.

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A boomer who retired with a $2 million net worth despite working modest jobs shares his advice on retiring comfortably

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Richard (not pictured) said he and his wife retired on over $2 million in assets despite some costly investment mistakes.

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Trump's plan for Social Security would help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger

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Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.

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Older Americans can now choose their 2025 Medicare plan. Some are already struggling to pay bills.

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Meet the 'silver squatters': Adults in their mid-50s who are woefully unprepared for retirement

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Nearly half of Gen Xers think they will need to postpone retirement, a Prudential survey found.

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I couldn't afford retirement in the US on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've lived in 43 countries and am happier.

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Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.
Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.

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We heard from 1,000 older Americans: Here are some of their biggest regrets

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Older Americans said they wished they had saved more for their retirement and emergencies.

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I quit my job to look after my grandchildren. My son initially paid me $10 an hour, but now I gladly do it for free.

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A grandmother (not pictured) said being paid to look after her grandchild made her feel like an "employee."

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