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.
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- Amid 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.