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Older Workers Hold Jobs Amid Financial Struggles

2/28/2025

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Many American workers over 65 are clinging to their jobs out of financial necessity, as stagnant wages and meager retirement savings leave them with little choice. Research by Lisa Berkman reveals that those who maintain stable employment in their 50s are far more likely to continue working into their 60s, underscoring the urgent need for flexible workplace policies.

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Many American workers over 65 are clinging to their jobs out of financial necessity, as stagnant wages and meager retirement savings leave them with little choice. Research by Lisa Berkman reveals that those who maintain stable employment in their 50s are far more likely to continue working into their 60s, underscoring the urgent need for flexible workplace policies.