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Pieces Derek French has commissioned during his time as Photo Fellow (Fall ‘24) with Business Insider
‘Some baby boomers are burning through their retirement savings to pay for cancer treatments. Then they have to go back to work.’
Social Security, insurance, and life savings aren't enough for some Baby Boomers to manage unexpected health diagnoses or losses.
Photography by Saul Martinez
‘Andrew Webber’s Forever War’
An American veteran of the war in Afghanistan gave up everything to fight for Ukraine. His family is still trying to figure out why.
Photography by Jovelle Tamayo, Combat footage courtesy of Thomas Waszak
‘A professor said her son's death put her retirement plans in flux. Working at Costco got her life back on track.’
Her retirement plans changed after her son's sudden death abroad in 2018, joining other older Americans who face financial struggles while still handling the loss of loved ones.
Photography by Laura McDermott