Americans over 80 are now the fastest‑growing segment of the US workforce, with participation rates double what they were in the early 1990s. Business Insider spent a year investigating why so many seniors continue working — whether out of financial need, purpose, or both.
Americans Working Past 80
Reporter Noah Sheidlower traveled to nine states and interviewed nearly 200 workers, from bookkeepers and lawyers to forklift drivers, Uber drivers, and retail staff. Their stories range from heartbreaking financial anxiety to inspiring resilience. Many said they felt overlooked until someone finally listened. The project reveals what it truly means to keep working past 80 in today’s economy.
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