Like millions of older Americans, Bettye, Maria, and Andre live ONE AWAY — one payment away, one meal away, and one medical accident away from a financial crisis. We’re asking Congress to stop letting older Americans struggle in silence. Join us by visiting the ONE AWAY campaign website and telling Congress what economic struggle looks like: http://OneAway.org
UPDATE: Bettye was recently interviewed by a reporter from MSN Money. You can read more about her story here: http://money.msn.com/retirement-plan/strapped-seniors-trying-to-hang-on.aspx?page=0
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13 million seniors live on incomes below $22,000
http://1.usa.gov/kN9xc3
6 million seniors face the threat of hunger
http://bit.ly/mSefkD
Unemployed older workers remain jobless longer than any other age group
http://bit.ly/m4EgGg [PDF]
One in three seniors relies on Social Security for 90% of their income
http://bit.ly/l5mTFX
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