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appalachiablue

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Sun Mar 8, 2026, 03:13 PM Mar 8

Working Old People To Death, The Disposable Elderly 👥 Elder Gal [View all]


- Elder Gal (EG), March 8, 2026. (12:43 mins). Older people, especially in the U.S. are having to work in retirement and past retirement age.

1 in 5 seniors are still out there working beyond age 65 because they don't have enough money.
Working at Walmart, often part-time as a greeter standing on your feet for hours is one example. But most people aren't healthy enough to do that. Seniors are also struggling in some other countries like the UK.

41% of people age 64 do not have any money saved for retirement. People are often unable to save because wages in the U.S. are so low. Younger people need to know the reality. 🔉
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