A 64-year-old 'peak boomer' worries his savings and Social Security won't be enough to retire: 'My biggest fear is finding myself at 75 standing at the door at Walmart.'

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An older man sits on the beach, looking out at the sea
David Kirsch, 64, (not pictured) is worried his Social Security and 401(k) won't be enough to live off of in retirement.

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Why so many men in the US have stopped working

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America's men aren't working at the same rate they used to. Experts are still trying to figure out why.

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My husband is turning 68 and terrified of retiring. I'm ready for a more flexible lifestyle.

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The author (right) and her husband riding the tandem bike they just bought to do more things together.

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The 'peak boomer' crisis might only get worse: A fifth of Americans 50 and up have no retirement savings, and the majority are worried they won't have enough money

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A millennial couple who reached financial independence by their mid-30s but don't want to retire early share how they still save 80% of their income

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David Barber and Lindsey Harrison Barber
David Barber and Lindsey Harrison Barber have achieved financial independence but have no intention of retiring early.

Lindsey Harrison Barber

Gen Z may have 50-year retirements, so start investing now, says UBS

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Gen Zers' portfolios will have to beat inflation by 2 percentage points if they want to retire well, says UBS.

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A Gen X couple moved from California to Massachusetts to escape high housing costs: 'We still pinch ourselves over how lucky we are.'

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Steve Dalton and Sydney Sauber
Steve Dalton and Sydney Sauber recently moved from the Bay Area to Worcester, Massachusetts.

Steve Dalton

I was put on a performance improvement plan, so I chose to retire at 58. Sometimes, I wish I wasn't a young retiree.

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The author retired at a young age.
The author retired at a young age.

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It turns out the best way to get ahead in America is to leave

Tech Insider : Economy, Travel
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Americans are discovering that their income can stretch much further in other countries, allowing them to save, pay down debts, and get ahead.

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America's facing a retirement disaster. There's a better way.

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Australia requires that employers contribute to employees' retirement funds.

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