62-year-old Angela Babin struggles to afford food on $1,104 monthly Social Security income and $28 SNAP benefits in Houma, Louisiana, after Hurricane Ida.

62-year-old Angela Babin, a peak boomer, struggles to afford food on her $1,104 monthly Social Security income and $28 in SNAP benefits, living in a mobile home in Houma, Louisiana, after Hurricane Ida. With no family left, she boils water and worries about her arthritis. This situation highlights a growing crisis for older adults with insufficient retirement savings; over 50% of Americans over 65 have an annual income of $30,000 or less.

June 23, 2024
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