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?

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Debt & Older Americans: Why Is There an Increase in Financial Fragility?

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