8 Americans explain how capitalism has shaped — and failed — their lives

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Alex English, Jenni Abbott, Kirk Reynolds, Matthew Doutt

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I got laid off from my tech job and retired in France at 69. Starting over is hard, but I love my life here.

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A side-by-side photo of Sandy Adam and another picture of Paris.
Sandy Adam.

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I'm 59 and have no plans to retire. I waited until my 50s to build my dream career, so I'm just getting started.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Technology
Christina Daves speaking into a microphone on her podcast
The author has no plans to retire.

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I thought I needed to hit a magic number to retire comfortably. Getting laid off at 58 changed my thinking.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Technology
Woman posing for photo
The author was laid off at age 58.

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Wall Street's latest gold rush has found its new target: your retirement

Tech Insider : Business, Crypto, Economy
A retired man sitting in an armchair surrounded by money

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China’s big people shortage just got bigger, and the risks are growing too

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Women push baby strollers as they walk along a street in Beijing.

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My husband has spent years preparing for early retirement. I've been doing the opposite.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
The writer and her husband sitting side by side amid Christmas decor.
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Ashley Archambault

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

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Barbara Fod
Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field.

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Elon Musk says retirement savings 'won't matter' in 20 years. We asked 7 personal finance and AI gurus what they think.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Environment
Photo collage featuring Elon Musk
The Tesla board has proposed a pay package for Elon Musk that could be worth up to $1 trillion.

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My grandpa stayed sharp, social, and full of purpose into his 90s. His secrets to success are simple.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel
Author Allie Hubers posing with her grandfather
My 90-year-old grandpa worked a part-time job for 30 years after he retired. He said it helped him stay healthy, among other perks.

Allie Hubers

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