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Older Americans Face Increasing Housing Burdens 

Oct 03, 2011By

A new report by the AARP Public Policy Institute has found that Americans aged 50 and older are increasing finding housing to be less affordable as result of impacts of the recession.   In the summary, "Housing for Older Adults:  The Impacts of the Recession," the report found an increase in the percentage of older Americans face a "housing costs burden," defined as those who pay more than 30% of their income on housing expense.  For those with incomes below $23,000 per year, 96% face an unsustainable level of housing costs.  The percentage drops to 67% for those with

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