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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Niloy Chakrabarti

Retired Woman Fears Homelessness as Her 76-Year-Old Husband Stops Working Despite $100K Nest Egg

Experts warn that Baby Boomers could face a wave of homelessness in a worsening economy. (Credit: brenkee/Pixabay.com)

A retired woman recently reached out to MarketWatch with her fears of becoming homeless once her husband retires at the age of 76. The couple has a meagre $100,000 in the bank. They have a big house with a mortgage and live with four dogs. Moving after retirement isn't an option for the couple as it will cost a lot and they have nowhere to go.

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki had recently warned that Baby Boomers are looking at a wave of homelessness amid a worsening financial outlook. With rising living costs amid growing housing and medical bills, seniors, especially those in a financially precarious situation, are concerned they won't last long in retirement.

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