I've been working since I was 14 and before that babysitting. I was a systems analyst for 40 years. One would think I made good money. Not so. I was working against the failing economy of my state and country.

I've always lived pay check to pay check. One divorce, one widowhood, three kids later and I face retirement on SSDI. I don't have a pension and multiple layoffs stripped my savings. I need just two more years to get my 1300 sqft house (that I've had for 40 years) and 7yo used car paid for. If I didn't have my BF helping me I couldn't make it. He has cancer and I'm petrified of what this world holds for us.

I hope and pray the the "return of the diamonds" will give me a bit of financial security. I fear that we those that have been screwed our entire life will be overlooked in any new economy. All this arguing over Soc Sec and Medicare is scary. Not everyone has a clear cut future. I don't have money to invest in gold, silver or cryto.

Where do I fit in at 62?