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Economic Security & Inequality 

As disparities in income and wealth increase in the U.S., unequal outcomes are also rising among older Americans. Inequalities in job security and quality intertwine with health, income, wealth, and socioeconomic status and class to produce negative impacts on the well-being of older adults. These disparities are particularly pronounced among older adults from minority racial and ethnic groups, low-income households, and immigrant populations.