I'm an 83-year-old doctor who still works 50-hour weeks. I never give any thought to retirement — I still have things to contribute.

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Dr. Maroon portrait collage
Dr. Maroon told Business Insider his family is encouraging about the fact that he still works.

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How some boomers are overcoming loneliness and finding new friendships in retirement: 'It's been a lifesaver'

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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From left to right: Joe Lamy; Garey Schmidt; Maria Maki; Rick Grossman

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Maria Maki, 79, experienced her "deepest sense of loneliness" when she moved to Buffalo, Minnesota, at the height of the pandemic.

An ex-Googler retired at age 40 on a Friday. By Monday, she regretted it.

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Nupur Dave
Nupur Dave retired at 40 but decided to rejoin the corporate world the same year.

Nupur Dave

We retired in Italy after visiting once over a decade ago. After selling our US home, we live a cheaper, slower life.

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Randy and Glenda Tuminello standing in front of a view of buildings in Polignano a Mare.
Randy Tuminello said he got tired of maintaining a home in the US. The couple are now leasing a home in southern Italy.

Courtesy of Glenda and Randy Tuminello.

A 79-year-old and her 86-year-old husband moved from New York to a retirement community in North Carolina. They're more social, but services in the area are lacking.

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Linda Beyer with her husband.
Linda Beyer and her husband moved to a 55+ community in North Carolina.

Linda Beyer

Meet the 'forgotten middle' of Americans over 75 about to face a rocky retirement

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retirees looking sad

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Remember the labor shortage? Immigrants are helping to fix it.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics
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Over the past year, immigrant workers have fueled US job growth and helped ease the labor shortage.

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I turned my garage into an apartment I rent out. It helps me afford retirement and almost paid off my mortgage.

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Helen Boxwill in front of her home.
Helen Boxwill built an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on her property in Long Island, New York, for rental income.

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An 81-year-old explains her simple solution to make sure loneliness doesn't become 'a way of life' — and what she thinks stands in the way of forming connections

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Patricia Backlund
Patricia Backlund, 81, started weekly "mingles" in her community to combat loneliness.

Patricia Backlund

House Republicans are giving up on Congress despite holding the majority: 'This place is so broken'

Tech Insider : Politics
On Wednesday, Rep. Mark Green — who's just 59 years old — became the 5th GOP committee chair to announce his retirement.
On Wednesday, Rep. Mark Green — who's just 59 years old — became the 5th GOP committee chair to announce his retirement.

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