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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Over 50 Are Delaying Retirement Over Concerns About Money — Here’s What’s Worrying Them

When I read that nearly one in four Americans over 50 are pushing back their retirement plans, my first thought was—this isn’t just a statistic. It’s a signal. It’s telling us that financial uncertainty is weighing heavily on people who are supposed to be enjoying their golden years.

Retirement is meant to be a time of rest, travel, and enjoying the fruits of decades of hard work. But for many, it’s turning into a period of doubt, stress, and “working just a little longer” to feel secure. Let’s unpack why this is happening, what’s driving these fears, and what lessons we can take from it—whether we’re 25, 50, or already retired.