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Some baby boomers are burning through their retirement savings to pay for cancer treatments. Then they have to go back to work.
Some baby boomers who hoped to retire are instead draining their savings and cutting costs on food,…
Juliana Kaplan,Noah Sheidlower
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A boomer lives on $1,768 monthly Social Security and says she's a few hundred dollars away from losing access to necessities
Michelle Russell, 70, lives on her monthly Social Security income but it isn't enough to pay her bi…
Allie Kelly
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Many boomers on Social Security live near poverty and don't tell anyone. It's adding to the loneliness crisis.
With limited money to maintain a social life, many baby boomers feel lonely and isolated.
Allie Kelly
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A retired boomer who gets $1,662 in Social Security moved in with roommates to afford her medical bills: 'It's the only way I can afford to live comfortably'
Marion, 70, moved to Ohio to live with two roommates due to rising rent in Washington, helping her …
Noah Sheidlower
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A boomer from Texas retired in Panama for the low cost of living and lifestyle. She said it feels like 'Christmas every day.'
Saundra Lohr, 68, retired in Panama after living in Texas. She loves the quality of life and afford…
John Towfighi
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A veteran baby boomer retired in Germany before relocating to South Korea. He says the healthcare is affordable and he can travel easily.
Danny Keay, 60, initially retired in Germany but later moved to South Korea. He prefers the healthc…
John Towfighi
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A boomer who has had cancer and gets $2,200 a month in Social Security can't retire comfortably: 'It's a catch-22'
Wendy Jones, 71, and her husband with disabilities face financial struggles even though she receive…
Noah Sheidlower
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A laid-off baby boomer got frustrated with the job hunt so he started his own business. He explains why age is an asset for entrepreneurs.
Joseph Loria, 61, launched his business after losing his job last year. Now he's his own boss and h…
John Towfighi
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A Texas boomer couple who retired to an expat hot spot in Ecuador explains how it helps them save money
Karl and Brenda are loving their retirement life in Ecuador, and have even been able to grow their …
Juliana Kaplan
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Meet a boomer with no retirement savings — and no regrets
Nancy has lived her life by her values. But she's a little worried about what will happen when she …
Juliana Kaplan
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A boomer living off Social Security is worried she'll lose lower student-loan payments through Biden's new plan: 'It seems like a war on the old and the poor'
Sue, 70, has $84,000 in student loans, and the SAVE plan helped her manage her payments. Now that i…
Ayelet Sheffey
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A baby boomer who collects 5 types of retirement explains why he retired in Texas after raising his family in Germany
A military veteran said Germany was a good place to raise kids but that he can stretch his retireme…
John Towfighi
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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.
John Walker, 73, moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand from Australia in 2019. The cost of living is so low…
Allie Kelly
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A baby boomer from Baltimore moved to Germany 19 years ago and plans to retire there. He says free healthcare and quality of life are better than in the US.
Jeffrey Park, 63, has worked in Germany since 2005 and plans to retire there. He prefers the healt…
John Towfighi
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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
Becky Davenport, 61, fears she may never retire and might need to move in with her children — a fea…
Noah Sheidlower
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A baby boomer says he collects enough in retirement benefits to live a good life in Germany but doesn't think his money would go as far in the US
Gary Hohenstein, 73, retired early and moved to Germany with his wife. He said his benefits go furt…
John Towfighi
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A boomer lives on $1,800 monthly in Social Security and worries about her future: 'What am I going to do?'
Ann Miller, 78, lives in Ellensburg, Washington on her Social Security income. It's difficult to af…
Allie Kelly
4 mins read
A boomer who moved from Minnesota to Mexico said his cost of living dropped by 50% — but transplants need to respect the culture
Mark LeGeros's move abroad is one that more retirees are contemplating amidst shaky finances and pr…
Juliana Kaplan
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Meet the boomers cashing in on the golden age of retirement
For a certain cohort of retirees, retirement has meant financial stability and peace of mind.
Juliana Kaplan
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A boomer got $182,000 in student loans forgiven — plus a $1,800 refund. He can finally save for retirement and enjoy a spa day with his wife.
Larry, 60, has been making student-loan payments since 1995 after graduating from law school. He ne…