More Americans are filing for bankruptcy after the age of 65. We learn why and what to do. We also find out what’s behind all of those national food holidays, like bratwurst day and lemon meringue pie day.
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The Great Mystery Of National Food Holidays
Looking forward to National Cucumber Water Day? You can’t. It doesn’t exist. But you can make it a holiday yourself if you really want to. Welcome to the mysterious, unregulated world of national food holidays, of which the U.S. has anywhere from 200 to over 500 (depending on who you ask). Our guest explains.
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Filing Bankruptcy In Retirement: What To Do
The rate of people ages 65 and older filing bankruptcy is three times what it was just over 25 years ago, in 1991. We take a look at why and what you can do if you’re in retirement and have to consider declaring bankruptcy.
Episode Credits
- Carrie Kaufman Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Jimin Kang Guest
- Jonathan Ginsberg Guest
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