Seniors Deal With the Harsh Reality of Debt

Seniors Deal With the Harsh Reality of Debt
The best advice is one that most will not want to hear: Work longer. But it is inevitable for many. Shutterstock
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NEW YORK—Allen Lomax knows how retirement is supposed to go: By your golden years, you should have paid off your house, built up a big pot of savings, and be able to face the years ahead without fear.

The future is not quite shaping up like that for him.