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Reexamining the poverty cycle in middle and late adulthood: Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study 2002–2014

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There is a close connection between age, gender, and poverty.

This study examined the poverty cycle among middle-aged and older Americans, finding that poverty risk rises sharply after age 75, especially for women and those without public pensions. It emphasizes Social Security’s benefits and suggests policy actions like financial education and retirement planning for vulnerable groups.

Please read the abstract of Reexamining the poverty cycle in middle and late adulthood: Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study 2002–2014 and consider whether similar phenomena exist in your country. Please share your examples in the comments below!

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