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Last year, nearly one-third of Americans ages 65-69 were working or looking for work | According to data from the AARP, 31 percent of Americans aged 65-69 were either working or looking for work last year, up from 18 percent in 1985, as more and more seniors delay retirement due to the poor economy.

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