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The average retirement age in the U.S. is 61, according to a 2022 Gallup survey. But the target age for retirement is 66.

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[-] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 7 points 1 year ago

As it says, these are people forced into retirement. As a counter anecdote, both my parents had to retire early for health reasons even though they couldn't really afford it and are now on disability plus they had to take withdrawals from Social Security early so they get a reduced payment.

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