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We're a married couple in our 80s, and both still have to work. We can't stand just sitting at home with nothing to do.

Sat, 08/23/2025 - 05:07

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Jack and Ardith Weber both work into their 80s.
Ardith Weber

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What work looks like in your 80s for half a million Americans

Sat, 08/02/2025 - 05:25

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Photo collage of a construction worker in her older years — Nearly 550,000 Americans 80 and older are still working, and the number is rising.
Getty images; BI

Harvey Mendelson is no stranger to reinvention.

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

Sat, 05/24/2025 - 04:07

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Bernita at her Table — Bernita Clark, 82, makes costumes for her daughter's 12-foot-tall skeleton.
Michael Starghill, Jr. for BI

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.

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

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 10:53

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A collage of an older worker. — Some Americans are working in their 80s for fulfillment and social benefits.
Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 04:11

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business

An empty savings jar with a label that says — iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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

Thu, 11/28/2024 - 04:31

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Face with coins and piggy bank around him — Dozens of older Americans told Business Insider their biggest regrets about their finances in retirement.
Getty Images; iStock; Natalie Ammari/BI

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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'

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 04:01

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

older woman wearing a pearl necklace — Pamela Shields, 67, works part-time jobs to supplement her Social Security income.
Photo Courtesy of Pamela Shields

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1,200 readers told us what they regret about investing for retirement

Sat, 11/23/2024 - 14:18

Tech Insider : Economy

Woman looking regretful with images of a wedding ring, piggy bank and laptop surrounding her — About 1,200 Americans told Business Insider what they wish they'd done differently when saving for retirement.
Getty Images; iStock; Natalie Ammari

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

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 04:00

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

a woman stands in the aisle of a grocery store — More Americans are leaning on safety nets like SNAP and Social Security to afford basics.
Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images

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Trump's plan for Social Security would help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 13:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics

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