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Ruby Bridges

Commentary: Struggle for Equality Still Continues for the Civil Rights Generation

More than half of Black retirees face economic hardships.
03/01/2012
"Starter" Retirement Accounts

Commentary: Black Americans Not Ready for Retirement

The recession is making it harder to prepare for the future.
02/16/2012
Older Blacks Hit Especially Hard by Recession - Black Americans over 45 seem to be suffering the most from the recession, according to a report from the AARP. Of those surveyed, 31 percent of older Blacks have had to decrease their medicine supply to save money, and 50 percent have had to postpone vacations. In addition, the unemployment rate for older Blacks sits at 18 percent, eight points above the national average.

Uneasy Economy Dashes Retirement Confidence

Americans worry about retirement in weak economy.
03/15/2011
Medicare Premiums Could Cut Into Social Security Raise - About 55 million Social Security recipients learned on Wednesday that they will receive a 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase in benefits next year, the first since 2009.  However, that raise may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Black Seniors Very Worried About the Future

Half of Blacks say they will be forced to delay retirement.
03/08/2011