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A baby boomer living on $1,470 monthly in Social Security returned to work to support her children and grandchildren: ‘I try to help as much as I can’

A baby boomer living on $1,470 monthly in Social Security returned...

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Pamela Shields, 67, unretired to supplement her Social Security income with part-time jobs.Many older Americans say monthly Social Security checks aren't enough to pay their bills.An analysis found that about 13% of retired baby boomers on LinkedIn returned to work in 2023.Pamela Shields is one of many older Americans who "unretired" because she couldn't live…
1,200 readers told us what they regret about investing for retirement

1,200 readers told us what they regret about investing for retirement

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Nearly 1,200 Americans shared with BI their financial regrets.Many of the baby boomer respondents said they had regrets about preparing for retirement.This is part of an ongoing series about boomer regrets.Millions of Americans facing retirement are worried they won't be financially prepared — or fear that they'll have to work forever.Some are already there. Finances…
1,200 baby boomers told us what they regret about investing for retirement

1,200 baby boomers told us what they regret about investing for...

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Nearly 1,200 older Americans shared with BI their financial regrets about saving for retirement.Many said they wished they'd been better prepared for an emergency.This is part of an ongoing series about boomer regrets.Millions of Americans facing retirement are worried they won't be financially prepared — or fear that they'll have to work forever.Some are already…
‘My life is a million times better’: A man who quit his desk job to be an electrician shares his takeaways from the switch

‘My life is a million times better’: A man who quit...

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Dustin Snyder was unsatisfied with his office job and felt like he had no work-life balance.He made the decision to become an electrician and has no regrets.Snyder shares his top 4 takeaways after making the switch from a white to blue collar job.If your Sunday evenings are tainted by the thought of clocking into work…
A 36-year-old who hit ‘coast FIRE’ by maxing out 3 investment accounts explains how she saved over half her 5-figure income

A 36-year-old who hit ‘coast FIRE’ by maxing out 3 investment...

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Amberly Grant achieved 'coast FIRE' by saving 75% of her income and investing in index funds.For years, she lived on $1,300 a month by saving big on housing and transportation.She used her savings to max out her 401(k) plan, Roth IRA, and HSA. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
A 64-year-old ‘peak boomer’ worries his savings and Social Security won’t be enough to retire: ‘My biggest fear is finding myself at 75 standing at the door at Walmart.’

A 64-year-old ‘peak boomer’ worries his savings and Social Security won’t...

David Kirsch, 64, worries he won't have enough money to retire comfortably in a few years.He's one of 30 million Americans known as "peak boomers," a group born between 1959 and 1964.Many of these boomers are worried about having enough to stop working and cover their expenses.  Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…
How HENRYs are investing and spending in the face of an uncertain economy

How HENRYs are investing and spending in the face of an...

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HENRYs — high earners, not rich yet — are a wide-ranging group often making over $100,000.Despite making a lot, many are worried about investing enough for their futures and paying off debts.Business Insider spoke to six HENRYs across the country about how they're saving amid high inflation. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…
6 HENRYs detail how they save and invest their 6-figure incomes — and what financial stresses they’re preparing for

6 HENRYs detail how they save and invest their 6-figure incomes...

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HENRYs — high earners, not rich yet — are a wide-ranging group often making over $100,000.Despite making a lot, many are worried about investing enough for their futures and paying off debts.Business Insider spoke to six HENRYs across the country about how they're saving amid high inflation. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…
Gen Z is the most financially savvy generation

Gen Z is the most financially savvy generation

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Gen Z is growing up. More members of the generation, the oldest of whom are now 26, are finishing school and beginning their careers. And as more of them get jobs, the cohort's income is rapidly expanding. By 2030, Gen Z's income is expected to hit $33 trillion globally, and by 2031, it will surpass…
These countries have the most generous retirement plans in the world

These countries have the most generous retirement plans in the world

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Portugal ranked at the top for the most financially adequate retirement system according to a new study.The US, however, ranked 24th in adequacy among the 47 countries studied for its retirement system.Many Americans fear they're behind on saving for retirement, with some forced to postpone it. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access…

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