They've been retired for 2 decades — and have learned to make the most of their golden years

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Bernita Clark, 82, makes costumes for her daughter's 12-foot-tall skeleton.

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Sitting at her sewing machine, Bernita Clark, 82, guides a piece of blue fabric as the needle bobs up and down. To her side sit scissors, measuring tape, thread, and a skull.

The anti-aging secret these 80-somethings swear by: work

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 Some Americans are working in their 80s for fulfillment and social benefits.

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After losing her job, a boomer is 'walking a tightrope' between retiring early and searching for work

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When to quit working, take Social Security, and focus on yourself: Older Americans share their regrets about navigating retirement.

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Dozens of older Americans told Business Insider their biggest regrets about their finances in retirement.

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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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2 maps show how Americans rely on income like Social Security more than they used to

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More Americans are leaning on safety nets like SNAP and Social Security to afford basics.

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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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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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