A boomer who lives on Social Security worries she won't get hired because she can't afford a car: 'I don't even have $1 in my wallet.'

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Virginia Hambrick, 66, (not pictured) and her husband live on her $1,615 monthly Social Security income. They struggle to afford basic necessities like rent, groceries, and healthcare.

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A baby boomer who saved over $2 million for retirement explains what he thinks he did right to make the system work for him

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Mark (not pictured) is enjoying a comfortable retirement.

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A boomer couple lives on Social Security and receives $23 a month from SNAP for food: 'How are we to survive?'

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Mary Dacus, 69, said she and her husband (not pictured) live off their Social Security income.

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Meet the wealthy millennials who want FI, but not RE

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Shelly October, Gabriela Ariza, and Oz Chen are all set to achieve financial independence in the next few years but don't want to retire early.

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I quit a comfortable tech job to launch a startup. Moving back in with my mom was humbling, but now I make $400,000 and travel all the time.

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Gene Caballero is one of the cofounders of GreenPal.

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Why saving for retirement has never felt scarier — or more confusing

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Instead of a golden sunset to look forward to, retirement has become anxiety-inducing for many Americans.

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The stock market is sending retirement account balances soaring. Here's why experts say retirees still need to tread carefully.

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Some HENRYs are saving too much for retirement — and it may backfire

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Some wealthier millennials and Gen Zers are over-saving for retirement.

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Safe harbor 401(k) plans provide tax advantages to employees and employers alike

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What is a 401(k)? Eligibility, contribution limits, and withdrawal rules

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