5 of the most popular stories from Business Insider's year-long series on America's oldest workers

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Business Insider has profiled dozens of workers over age 80.

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Social Security payment calendar 2026: See when beneficiaries will receive monthly checks

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Social Security payment days vary depending on each beneficiaries' birth date.

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I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

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Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes.

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From Social Security to jobs: America's oldest workers were anxious this year

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Older Americans told Business Insider they've faced lots of stressors this year.

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Which states tax Social Security benefits? See the map and tax rates.

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Social Security tax rules will change in 2026.

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Why retirement may be harder to reach for many older Americans in 2026

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Older Americans continue to unretire
Recent surveys suggest older Americans plan to unretire in 2026 or fear they may have to down the line.

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Social Security payments vary by state. Here's where retirees get the most — and least.

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Retirees on the East Coast generally see larger Social Security checks.

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What's changing with Social Security in 2026 — from COLA raises to Medicare costs

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Social Security COLA, tax rules, and more will change in 2026.

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Millions of retirees are about to get a 2.8% raise in Social Security benefits

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Millions of people will receive higher Social Security benefits next year.

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How the shutdown impacts everything from Social Security to the post office

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Some facilities at national parks will shutter during a shutdown.

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