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High Inflation Pushing Retirees Back Into the Workforce

High Inflation Pushing Retirees Back Into the Workforce
Rising inflation and recession fears has many retirees considering a return to paid work. Studio Romantic/ShutterStock
Bryan Jung
Bryan Jung
8/20/2022|Updated: 9/23/2022
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Since the beginning of this year, many Americans have been returning to the workforce in response to a massive rise in prices due to high inflation.

Many Americans Lost Their Jobs Due to Pandemic

During the pandemic, millions of Americans have quit their jobs, have been fired due to lockdowns or mandates, or have retired early, in what has come to be known as the Great Resignation.
According to the United States Social Security Administration Retirees who are already receiving Social Security benefits have not been affected by the pandemic, but those who have quit their jobs or lost them due to lockdowns may find that they will be ineligible for benefits.
Bryan Jung
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Bryan S. Jung is a native and resident of New York City with a background in politics and the legal industry. He graduated from Binghamton University.
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