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Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.
The 2025 enrollment period for Medicare opened recently. Some older Americans' deductibles, prescri…
Allie Kelly,Juliana Kaplan
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A 'Love Is Blind' star says he doubled his income by influencing part-time. Now, he and his wife are using the extra money to travel and buy a house.
Tiffany and Brett met on "Love Is Blind" season 4. Business Insider spoke to them about how their l…
Caralynn Matassa
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Illinois is launching a basic income pilot for 400 families in the child welfare system in the hopes of reducing maltreatment
Illinois' guaranteed basic income program will give no-strings-attached cash to families in the chi…
Allie Kelly
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A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty
A retired Dallas Lyft driver says the gig economy has boosted his finances more than a traditional …
Jacob Zinkula
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The golden age of overemployment is over. Job jugglers are preparing for life with only one income.
Overemployed workers making six figures are preparing for life with only one job as remote roles be…
Jacob Zinkula
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A boomer said he's struggling to survive on Social Security after retiring early to care full-time for his wife
Robert Papalia, 74, retired early to care for his ailing wife, Marie, and they're struggling financ…
Noah Sheidlower
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A third of Americans plan to retire on Social Security alone, but it may not be enough to get by
A personal finance expert shares how Americans can maximize Social Security income and best save fo…
Allie Kelly
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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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Meet the new moms using up to $700 in monthly basic income to afford childcare. It could be the answer to helping parents stay employed.
Guaranteed basic income helps some parents pay for childcare — participants and experts say it lead…
Allie Kelly
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Here's where funding comes from for guaranteed basic-income programs giving money with no strings attached to low-income Americans
Basic income programs in San Antonio, Austin, Denver, and Atlanta draw funding from federal relief,…
Allie Kelly,Noah Sheidlower
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Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough
Retirees are turning to Uber and Lyft driving to supplement their Social Security income, but some …
Noah Sheidlower
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A GOP and Democratic senator want to make it easier for disabled Americans to save money without losing their Social Security checks
The bill would raise the asset limit for roughly 8 million beneficiaries, who are at high risk of b…
Joseph Zeballos-Roig,Juliana …
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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 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 millennial who made $170,000 secretly working two remote jobs says it helped him pay off about $50,000 in student loans
An Arizona-based millennial said secretly working a second remote job doubled his income and helped…
Jacob Zinkula
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Republican leaders are worried that basic income programs will give Democrats an edge during the election
Many Republicans nationwide oppose basic income programs. But behind closed doors, senior Republica…
Katie Balevic
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A Gen Xer struggles to afford housing and groceries, but her income is about $100 too high to get help
Melinda Binkley, 56, has tried to apply for safety net programs before but she's told her household…
Allie Kelly
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Baltimore gave young parents $1,000 a month. Participants used the money to pay bills and secure stable housing.
Baltimore gave low-income parents $1,000 a month for two years. Participants used the money for bil…
Allie Kelly,Noah Sheidlower
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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
Linda, 64, is retired. But that doesn't mean she's done working.
Juliana Kaplan
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Baby boomers living on $1,000 a month in Social Security share their retirement experience: 'I never imagined being in this position.'
Retirees explain what it's like to live on Social Security checks and no savings.