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A peak boomer fears she can't retire with $2,000 Social Security payments — and may have to move in with her sons

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 05:56

Tech Insider : Economy

Becky Davenport — Becky Davenport has worked her whole life but fears she may never retire.
Becky Davenport

economy, finance, Retirement, social-security, peak-boomer, Alaska, Saving

A boomer lives on $1,601 monthly from Social Security and struggles to pay bills. She plans to wait a few more years until she touches her 401(k).

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A teacher handing out papers to elementary-age students — Maureen, 67, (not pictured) is a former elementary school teacher living on $1,600 a month in Social Security benefits.
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economy, finance, economy, finance, social-security, Retirement, 401k-account

A boomer lives on $1,800 monthly in Social Security and worries about her future: 'What am I going to do?'

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

An older woman sits on the edge of a creek with her dog. — Ann Miller, 78, (not pictured) lives in a small town in Washington with her dog. She struggles to get by on her Social Security income.
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economy, finance, economy, finance, social-security, Retirement, Savings

9 countries where people can retire in comfort by 62

Sun, 07/28/2024 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Travel

A stock photo of two people sitting on a bench and looking out onto the water. — Retirement ages vary worldwide. In countries like Greece, Luxembourg, and South Korea, the normal retirement age is 62.
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economy, finance, Retirement, economy, Travel, social-security, Greece

A boomer living on $1,680 Social Security and SNAP struggles to afford food: 'It has kept me very isolated.'

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics

An older woman standing in the produce aisle of a grocery store. — Rita, 68, (not pictured) lives check to check on Social Security in Illinois.
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economy, finance, economy, finance, politics, Retirement, social-security

A boomer gets just $1,056 a month in Social Security and works as a bus driver: 'I don't see myself being able to retire, but I'm grateful and healthy'

Sun, 07/21/2024 - 05:37

Tech Insider : Economy

Woman in her kitchen stares out the window — Emma Echols (not pictured) receives $1,056 a month in Social Security and has to supplement that income with her part-time bus driver job.
Laura Olivas

economy, finance, social-security, Retirement, Alabama, bus-drivers, 401k-account

A boomer living on $2,400 a month is waiting 8 years to collect maximum Social Security benefits, even though she's struggling to get by

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 10:19

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

An older woman sitting outdoors — Diane Williams, 62, (not pictured) doesn't have enough savings to retire.
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economy, finance, economy, finance, Retirement, social-security, 401k-account

A boomer lives on $2,600 monthly from Social Security and his Walmart job: 'If I had $1 million, I don't know what I would do with it.'

Sun, 07/14/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

An older man walking on a hiking path — George Dziamniski, 62, (not pictured) lives off his Social Security income and part-time paycheck from Walmart.
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economy, finance, economy, finance, Boomers, social-security, Savings

A boomer moved from Texas to Panama for her retirement. She loved it so much she 'accidentally' started a tour company helping expats move.

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 05:58

Tech Insider : Economy

Jackie Lange — Jackie Lange started Panama Relocation Tours shortly after moving from Texas in 2010.
Jackie Lange

Real Estate, economy, Panama, Texas, Moving, Retirement, social-security

Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 05:54

Tech Insider : Economy

Uber car next to yellow taxi — Many Uber and Lyft drivers in their retirement years are relying on income from rides and tips to supplement their Social Security.
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economy, finance, Uber, Lyft, social-security, Retirement, Driving

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