Keep the Information Flowing
Small contributions go a long way. Your donation to Consumer Action, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, can help us cover the cost of research, writing, and translation of our materials. To keep our services free for those who need them. Select an amount to give.
Released: August 07, 2011
Minority seniors hit harder by economic issues
Source: Christine Dugas, USA TODAY
Older Americans of color are being financially squeezed as their earnings and savings drop and costs continue to rise, according to a report released today. In California, where more than 60% of the senior population is expected to be non-white by 2050, older minorities particularly face more financial risk than whites, according to the report by The Greenlining Institute in Berkeley, Calif., a research and advocacy center. "The recent recession has made the racial wealth gap worse," says Orson Aguilar, Greenlining Institute executive director.Read Full Article: Minority seniors hit harder by economic issues
Quick Menu
Support Consumer Action
Join Our Email List
Consumer Help Desk
- Help Desk
- Submit Your Complaints
- Presente su queja
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Links to Consumer Resources
- Consumer Service Guide (CSG)
- Alerts
- Consumer Booknotes