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Mark R Rank¹, Herbert S Hadley², James Herbert Williams³

¹George Warren Brown School of Social Work Washington University St. Louis, Missouri 63130 markr@wustl.edu (314) 935-5694.

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Nearly half of elderly Americans face poverty or near poverty in later life. Many also lack assets to cover unexpected expenses, highlighting financial vulnerability in later years.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology
Economics

Background:

Poverty is increasingly studied as a life course event.
Understanding financial vulnerability in older adults is crucial for policy development.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the likelihood of income and asset poverty among Americans aged 60-90.
To assess the prevalence of financial hardship and lack of liquid assets in later life.

Main Methods:

Life course analysis approach.
Examination of income and asset poverty prevalence.
Focus on individuals aged 60-90.

Main Results:

Nearly 50% of elderly Americans experience poverty or near poverty between ages 60-90.
58% of individuals aged 60-84 lack sufficient liquid assets for emergencies.
Significant financial precarity identified in the elderly population.

Conclusions:

Poverty is a common life course event for older Americans.
A substantial portion of the elderly population faces financial insecurity.
Findings have significant implications for policy and practice concerning elder financial well-being.