"These days I work part time in a deli to make up for the shortfall between my rent and my Social Security."
"I'm an advertising copywriter. For years I reminded customers that a 65-year-old will need over $1 million to maintain a modest lifestyle."
The article reflects the author's feelings of exclusion from the projected $27 trillion generational wealth transfer in the U.S. due to personal financial struggles. As a former advertising copywriter, the author is acutely aware of retirement necessities but faces ageism and job market changes, including AI-driven recruiting. Currently, they work in a deli to supplement income and rely on SNAP benefits, illustrating the challenges many older individuals face in achieving financial stability as they age.
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