Millions are working into their 80s. Why can’t Americans retire anymore? This Is America

Al Jazeera English3 hours ago26:42

A growing number of Americans, from workers in their teens to retirees in their 70s, are questioning whether the American retirement system still works. With Social Security's trust fund projected to run out by 2032 and personal savings falling short, both young and old are left wondering what's left for them. PRESENTER: Alex Marquardt GUESTS: Rachel Greszler: Senior Research Fellow, Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise Alex Lawson: Executive Director, Social Security Works #AlJazeeraEnglish #News #USNews #ThisIsAmerica #RetirementCrisis #SocialSecurity #AmericaEconomy #WorkingRetirees #GenZ #Retirement2032 #USPolicy #Freedom #Security #GenerationalDivide #Washington #Midterms Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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