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

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

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Dozens of older Americans told Business Insider their biggest regrets about their finances in retirement.

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An ex-Meta employee and FIRE blogger explains how he used the 'mega backdoor Roth' strategy that allows high-earners to bypass Roth IRA income limits and contribute up to $69,000 in a 401(k)

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Andre Nader resides in San Francisco and considers himself 'semi-FIRE'd.'

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A major curveball in retirement preparedness: divorce

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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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Millennials have 'phantom wealth' hidden in their homes and 401Ks — but they don't feel rich

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An Australian boomer retired in Thailand on an $18,000 annual pension. He saves almost half his income and can still travel the world.

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John Walker, 73, (not pictured) moved to Thailand from Australia. He retired and is living on his $18,000 annual pension.

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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).

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Maureen, 67, (not pictured) is a former elementary school teacher living on $1,600 a month in Social Security benefits.

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

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Rita, 68, (not pictured) lives check to check on Social Security in Illinois.

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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'

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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.

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