Not enough money for retirement? NPR wants to hear from you
NPR is working on a series of stories about what life is like for Americans who can’t afford to retire or stay retired.
Polls and surveys consistently show that a large percentage of adults age 50 or over either have no retirement savings or are worried they won’t have enough money to support themselves during their post-working years.
If you are retired or nearing retirement age and are anxious about your financial situation, we’d like to hear from you.
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Kalshi reveals insider trading case against editor for MrBeast
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Wadi Rum's otherworldly landscape is where Star Wars movies and The Martian were filmed. In late winter, plants emerge in this desert — but some are toxic to camels, so their herders must protect them.
Lack of transportation keeps many Alabamians from working. Rural public transit programs are trying to help
While lack of transportation is a major employment barrier in Alabama, few people take public transit to work. That dynamic is even more pronounced in rural areas.
When a horse whinnies, there’s more than meets the ear
A new study finds that horse whinnies are made of both a high and a low frequency, generated by different parts of the vocal tract. The two-tone sound may help horses convey more complex information.
Hundreds of American nurses choose Canada over the U.S. under Trump
More than 1,000 American nurses have successfully applied for licensure in British Columbia since April, a massive increase over prior years.
Trump’s many tariff tools mean consumer prices won’t go down, analysts say
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say.
