older

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Meanwhile, many older adults are stretching their budgets on the basics.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“It was a waste of space. Our kids were getting older and didn’t play on the lawn. There was just no reason to keep a big green lawn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The older 16-to-18 group stood at 41.4% last year but has increased to 49.4% in 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

About 68 million individuals are currently enrolled in Medicare, including those age 65 and older and people with disabilities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The older ones sat on the floor around him, the smallest ones climbed into his lap.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom