What is retirement like in the United States? (Stay put)
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**Today's story: **There are over 50 million retirees in the United States, about the equivalent of the entire population of Spain. Every person's retirement is different, but today, you'll learn about what retirement is like for most people in the U.S.

Learn this English expression: To 'stay put' is to stay in one place and not move

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