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Money expert Clark Howard recommends that you delay taking your Social Security benefits until you reach age 70. If you’re approaching the traditional retirement age, waiting may mean you’ll need to hold onto your job a few years longer.
Seniorly, an online platform for senior housing, recently released a study that shows which states in America are the most favorable for older workers.
To determine the rankings, Seniorly analyzed state data from the U.S. Census, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Tax Foundation, a tax policy nonprofit, across the following five categories:
Here are some key findings from the report:
Let’s take a look at the top states for seniors, then we’ll view the worst states, according to Seniorly. The lower the score, the better the ranking.
State | Score |
Wyoming | 64 |
South Dakota | 69 |
Alaska | 82 |
Washington | 82 |
Vermont | 85 |
North Dakota | 87 |
Colorado | 92 |
Hawaii | 96 |
Virginia | 98 |
Nebraska | 101 |
State | Score |
Kentucky | 180 |
West Virginia | 178 |
Alabama | 176 |
New Mexico | 175 |
Arkansas | 171 |
North Carolina | 165 |
Louisiana | 165 |
Mississippi | 164 |
South Carolina | 159 |
Oklahoma | 152 |
Read the complete report on Seniorly.com.
The senior workforce is expected to grow over the next decade by nearly 41%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clark.com frequently lists jobs articles that older workers can apply for, from apps and websites that cater to seniors to ways to make extra money.
This post was last modified on October 20, 2021 3:37 pm
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