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retirees

  • plural
    of retiree.
    retiree
    noun
    a person who has retired from an occupation or profession.

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A sustained market downturn would directly impact their spending power, especially for retirees, creating a wider economic risk.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Annuities can actually be a great source of guaranteed income for retirees, since they mimic the regularly scheduled paychecks that workers received when they were on the job.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Among the six soon-to-be retirees, two are Democrats.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

As MarketWatch’s Beth Pinsker explains, it’s less about chasing today’s attractive 5.51% yield on Series I debt than preparing for the risk that retirees often overlook: selling their stocks when the market is down.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

He was one of those prissy retirees one sees frequently in New England, the sort who subscribe to antique magazines and carry those canvas tote bags they give as gift premiums on public TV.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt