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America's retirement nightmare has arrived
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A new reality is reshaping retirement for Americans, with many expecting to keep working indefinitely rather than enjoying a clean finish after decades of employment. The article cites data showing 42% of Americans over 60 believe they will work until they die. It also points to a record 11.6 million Americans aged 65 and older still working. The piece argues this reflects lost expectations tied to stagnant wages, disappearing pensions, and broken economic promises. It adds that the language around retirement has shifted toward “reframing” work as “purposeful aging,” including the claim that 70 is the new 50. The article warns that AI may intensify the problem by replacing cognitive white-collar tasks.
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