A boomer couple who have pensions after working their whole lives said they're just scraping by after retiring: 'I can't imagine getting by on Social Security alone'

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Nina and James (not pictured) are struggling financially despite retiring early in 2012.

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How to win a raise even during an economic downturn, according to bosses

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During tough economic times, scoring a raise is difficult, but not impossible.

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Oregon residents will vote in November on a $1,600 annual universal basic income

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Voting booths are set up in Waterloo, Iowa.

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A third of Americans plan to retire on Social Security alone, but it may not be enough to get by

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About a third of Americans plan to rely on Social Security income during retirement.

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Your robot has arrived

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Waymo's fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE

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Harris to propose an economic plan that includes giving some first-time homebuyers up to $25k in down-payment support

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Kamala Harris is set to unveil her economic agenda on Friday.

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The right-wing side of Silicon Valley is railing against Harris' economic speech before it even happens

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Marc Andreessen was among those to bash the proposal on social media.

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Indonesia's $30 billion purpose-built new capital city is not going to plan

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The new presidential palace, Istana Garuda, in Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara, in August 2024.

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A boomer couple on Social Security moved to Guatemala because they couldn't afford to retire in the US. After 2 years, they moved back.

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Robert Zimmerman and his wife moved to Guatemala for their retirement, though they moved back to the US two years later.

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A Texas boomer couple who retired to an expat hot spot in Ecuador explains how it helps them save money

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Karl and Brenda love to travel in retirement.

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