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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.
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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

My husband retired 5 years ago and I still run my own business. Our schedules are different, but we make it work.

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 06:33

Ruth Furman and Michael Furman standing together smiling at the camera. — Ruth Furman still runs her own business while her husband retired five years ago.
Photo credit: Mary Rendina Photography

Careers, as-told-to, pension, Retirement, business-owner, Marriage, Relationships

Boquete, Panama, was once a quiet town home to rainforests and coffee farms. Then came the retirees.

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 05:02

Tech Insider : Travel

A view of Boquete, Panama. — Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Stepping inside TapOut Sports Zone Bar and Grill in Boquete, Panama, is like stepping inside suburban America.

Travel, Careers, Panama, Retirement, Relocation, boquete

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'

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 05:37

Tech Insider : Economy

Boomer couple sitting at kitchen table. — Nina and James (not pictured) are struggling financially despite retiring early in 2012.
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economy, finance, Retirement, social-security, pension, retire-early, financial-emergency

My retired father uses his pension to pay for my basic needs because I can't find a job. I'm worried I'm ruining his retirement.

Sat, 08/17/2024 - 08:16

The author, not pictured, is a recent college grad who depends on her father.

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finance, Essay, health-freelancer, health, finance, Retirement, pension

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

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Retired couple standing on a cruise ship. — About a third of Americans plan to rely on Social Security income during retirement.
David Sacks / Getty Images

economy, finance, economy, finance, personal-finance, Retirement, 401k-account

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.

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:58

Tech Insider : Economy

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

Real Estate, economy, Moving, cost-of-living, guatemala, Seattle, illinois

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

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:39

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Travel

Karl and Brenda smiling on a mountain — Karl and Brenda love to travel in retirement.
Courtesy of Karl and Brenda

economy, finance, economy, Retirement, real-estate, finance, Lifestyle

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