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The poverty rate among older Americans is rising, survey shows

NPR | By Jennifer Ludden
Published September 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM MDT

Bucking the national trend, poverty has been steadily rising among seniors and older adults. A new survey sheds light on how low-income people are struggling in the crucial years before retirement.

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Jennifer Ludden
NPR National Correspondent Jennifer Ludden covers economic inequality, exploring systemic disparities in housing, food insecurity and wealth.