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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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Here's why Gen Z loses more money to online scams than boomers
Gen Z reported losing the most money over average to online scams last year. Boomers lost less on a…
Kenneth Niemeyer
3 mins read
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
3 mins read
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
3 mins read
Gen X is in charge now, and boomers are being shown the door
The last leaders of the boomer era look set to cede their power to younger Gen X leaders across the…
Hasan Chowdhury
5 mins read
A boomer who lived in the US and Canada before retiring to Mexico shares how life down south is much cheaper and safer
Ron Allanach and his partner Ben Lorgeranon moved from New England to Vancouver to Mérida, Mexico, …
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
6 mins read
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
3 mins read
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 retired boomer who visited all 50 states ranks his top picks and least favorites
Tom Hatfield, 74, has been to every state and is set to visit his last few national parks this year…
Noah Sheidlower
5 mins read
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
4 mins read
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
6 mins read
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
4 mins read
A 'peak boomer' working in Germany plans to retire in the US because he believes the healthcare is better
A boomer plans on moving back to the US when he retires because of Medicare benefits.
John Towfighi
3 mins read
Like Biden, many boomers are facing the end of their careers. It brings up feelings of grief and identity loss.
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race. Like him, many boomers are facing the ends of their…
Julia Pugachevsky
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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.
Robert Zimmerman and his wife moved to Guatemala to retire on Social Security income, though they o…
Noah Sheidlower
3 mins read
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
3 mins read
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 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…