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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

economy, finance, economy, finance, social-security, snap, food-stamps

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

Photo illustration of Trump with Social Security Card elements. — Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez

economy, finance, economy, finance, politics, Trump, election

Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Illustration of pills and money. — Older Americans can now choose their 2025 Medicare plan. Some are already struggling to pay bills.
Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI

economy, finance, economy, finance, Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid

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.

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 11:24

Tech Insider : Travel

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.
Courtesy of Norman Bour

Travel, boomer, living-abroad, Retirement, Recessions, Savings, social-security

A major curveball in retirement preparedness: divorce

Sat, 10/05/2024 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Economy

a divorced couple collaged with money and scribble texture. — Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI

economy, finance, chelsea-jia-feng, bi-illustration, Retirement, social-security, Savings

A boomer from Texas retired in Panama for the low cost of living and lifestyle. She said it feels like 'Christmas every day.'

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Photo shows Saundra Lohr in Panama City, Panama. — Saundra Lohr, 68, moved to Panama City to retire in 2021.
Photo courtesy of Saundra Lohr

economy, finance, economy, social-security, Retirement, Panama, panama-city

A retired baby boomer who still needs to work to get by thinks Social Security should be seen as a right in the US

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 09:29

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

An older woman with a bike in a field. — Linda (not pictured) is still planning on working after retirement.
Image_Source_/Getty Images

economy, finance, economy, Retirement, social-security, social-security-benefits, Retired

A veteran baby boomer retired in Germany before relocating to South Korea. He says the healthcare is affordable and he can travel easily.

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Travel

Photo shows Danny Keay and his wife Mi Ok standing side-by-side in a garden. — Danny Keay, 60, lives with his wife Mi ok, 57, in Daejeon, South Korea.
Courtesy of Danny Keay

economy, Careers, economy, Travel, Retirement, social-security, the-us-army

A boomer who has had cancer and gets $2,200 a month in Social Security can't retire comfortably: 'It's a catch-22'

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 05:53

Tech Insider : Economy

Wendy Jones and her husband — Wendy Jones said she and her husband are just scraping by given their medical costs.
Wendy Jones

economy, finance, Retirement, social-security, medical-bill, Cancer, disability

A shortage of young men in the workforce could weigh on housing, Social Security, and growth for years to come

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 12:28

Tech Insider : Economy

stock market job market — DNY

economy, young-men-crisis, Careers, men, social-security, Housing, home-prices

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