The West Australian
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THE ECONOMIST: For baby boomers, the sun is setting on the economic
The Economist reports that boomer (older) pensioners face economic challenges, with median elderly household incomes in the US soaring from 57% to 90% since 1979. In Britain, the median elderly household’s disposable income in 2012 was 90%, compared with 60% in 1979.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 01:52 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 02:02 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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