Affording America: Why one Texas grandmother can't retire

NBC News · NBC News · 2026-10-29 22:00 UTC

At 77, Houston grandmother Sistafabu Modupe still needs a day job. Her monthly Social Security check alone doesn't cover her bills, leaving her unable to retire. Like millions of older Americans facing financial hardship, she has come to terms with the possibility that she may have to work for the rest of her life.

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