this propelled many seniors into poverty. In fact, more than one in three Americans over 65 were living below the poverty line -- more than double the rate of those under 65. Medicare was an ...
A report from Canada's auditor general says the federal department that delivers Old Age Security (OAS) and other programs to assist seniors "did not have a comprehensive view" of the needs of ...
The Census Bureau also reported on Tuesday that a larger percentage of seniors has been falling into poverty every year since 2020. Annual COLAs are meant to help Social Security beneficiaries ...
That represents an increase of 131.8% over the last decade. Wyoming also witnessed a doubling of its poverty rate among seniors: From 4.8% in 2012, the share of people aged 65 and older living in ...
"The percentage of seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador receiving [GIS] is concerning, as it certainly can be considered an indicator of poverty." Seniors' advocate says elderly are struggling and ...
and a report published by the Global Risk Institute said that claiming pensions earlier than 65 can put lower-income seniors in a better place financially and reduce the poverty rate among seniors ...