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Americans fear working until death amid inflation and debt

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A significant portion of Americans are expressing increased anxiety about retirement, with many believing they will have to work until they die. This pessimism is fueled by persistent inflation, rising costs of essentials, and substantial debt, which hinders adequate savings. Despite these challenges, retirement benefits remain a highly valued perk for current workers, though a majority of Americans perceive the nation to be in a retirement crisis. AI

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Americans fear working until death amid inflation and debt

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · James LaForge ·

    The new American retirement fear: working until you die

    In a strained economy, more Americans suspect their worst retirement fear is coming true—that they won't get to retire at all.

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