Older Americans are carrying more debt into retirement which is leading to problems with retirement savings. Olivia Mitchell, Wharton Finance Professor, talks about the impact of debt on older Americans and her associated research.
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Debt & Older Americans: Why Is There an Increase in Financial Fragility?
Wharton finance professor Olivia Mitchell explains her research on debt and older Americans, and how financial literacy can help
April 14, 2021
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Updated: April 15, 2021
Wharton finance professor Olivia Mitchell explains her research on debt and older Americans, and how financial literacy can help
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