U.S. adults ages 65 and older lived alone in 2023, the most recent year with available data. That’s down from 29% in 1990.

In a recent article, Teresa Ghilarducci, a prominent economist who focuses on retirement issues, highlights what she sees as the problem of elderly poverty in the United States: “Already, America’s ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the ...

PLATTSBURGH — The latest U.S. Census Bureau data on poverty, income, and health insurance in 2022 reveals a disturbing trend for two of the nation’s vulnerable populations. “For three years in a row, ...

Why “Home Alone” star Daniel Stern won't be celebrating the movie's 35th anniversary in person ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Inflation is hitting everyone hard but for America’s elderly and disabled society the increase on the cost of daily living is crippling. The years in life move so fast. When ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently released a report that illustrates how simple, practical action by the government can dramatically improve the lives of impoverished elderly and ...

According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, the share of older people in the U.S. living below the poverty line rose to 10.3% in 2021 from 8.9% in 2020. That means nearly 6 million older adults ...

Retirement benefits for recipients of the U.S. Social Security program must be scaled back by 2033 if there is to be any chance of sustaining full retirement benefit payouts, but a consistent lack of ...

Long Island had the largest growth in its senior population over the past decade, surpassing all other areas of the state, outside of New York City, and a rising percentage face poverty, according to ...