Politics● Low5d ago · Oct 29, 2026, 10:00 PM
Affording America: Why one Texas grandmother can't retire
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NBC News · North America
At 77, Houston grandmother Sistafabu Modupe still needs a day job. Her monthly Social Security check alone doesn't cover her bills, leaving her unable to retire. Like millions of older Americans facing financial hardship, she has come to terms with the possibility that she may have to work for the rest of her life.
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