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The percentage of American workers 50-plus who lost money in stocks and ...
... postponed plans to retire: 21 percent in 2002, 28 percent in 2008
... returned to work/looking for work: 10 percent in 2002, 17 percent in 2008
... postponed major purchase: 30 percent in 2002, 44 percent in 2008
... postponed paying some bills: 6 percent in 2002, 12 percent in 2008
Source: AARP
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