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The poverty rate among older Americans is rising, survey shows

The poverty rate among older Americans is rising, survey shows
NPR Business Monday 28 September 2026, 22:21 UTC By Jennifer Ludden 1 min read
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Bucking the national trend, poverty has been steadily rising among seniors and older adults. A new survey sheds light on how low-income people are struggling in the crucial years before retirement.

Bucking the national trend, poverty has been steadily rising among seniors and older adults. A new survey sheds light on how low-income people are struggling in the crucial years before retirement.

Americans (ORG)
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