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Meet the boomers cashing in on the golden age of retirement

Some retirees are now cashing in on the golden age for retirement savings, when benefits were more generous and investments in real estate and stocks boomed.Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIAmid a widespread retirement crisis in the US, some boomers are entering their golden years flush with savings.They're benefiting from now-rare pensions, real estate value increases, and stock market gains.But lower-income households face challenges with retirement savings and dwindling pension plans.If you're looking for Michael, 75, try looking to the sky.The retiree has a unique retirement side gig: He's a corporate airplane pilot.He dabbles just with contract gigs because he loves it; that's a common theme for Michael at this stage in life.

 

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